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A George III two branch Neoclassical sterling silver candelabrum, Edward Fernell, London, 1793

of elegant design with threadwork, stiff leaf decorations to the sconces and a tapering stem above a lobed and domed foot with a running grapevine border, convertible, with detachable wax pans and bearing an armorial of a lion's head upon a crenellated tower, hallmarked to foot rim and other elements, weighted
44cm high
total weight 2365gms

PROVENANCE
Mary Cooke Antiques Ltd, London
The R.W.Hall Collection, Melbourne

NOTE
The branches are made of solid sterling silver as is the base which is loaded with mahogany, to ensure stability. Both the main shaft, branches and drip pans are all engraved with a contemporary Crest, this being of the Dickson family of Ireland. With regard to the markings, the candelabrum is fully marked on the base and on the socket of the branches.

All of the drip pans are fully marked and the removable tulip shaped sockets bear the sterling mark. Edward Fernell is a scarce maker. He was a great exponent of bat wing fluting and unusual Classical decorative designs. His work is always of the finest quality in terms of design and production and this is shown with this piece.

He was apprentice to the fine maker William Grundy and had workshops in Fetter Lane when this piece was made. His attention to detail is outstanding as he also decorated the underside of the drip pans with acanthus spears, which is not seen when on the table.

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