GEORGE III Pair Sterling Silver Sunk Center Cast Candlesticks by Ebenezer Coker.
GEORGE III Pair Sterling Silver Sunk Center Cast Candlesticks by Ebenezer Coker.
Extremely elegant pair of George III, sterling silver cast candlesticks with a sunk center to each base and detachable nozzels.
Made in London in 1764 by Ebenezer Coker.
Both square bases are engraved with a monogram of two slanting capital As conjoined at the top, with a Barons coronet above.
The full set of hallmarks are clearly struck on the rim of each base and a lion passant is struck on each sconce.
These cast, sunk center candlesticks are one of the most sought after styles of the mid-18th century. Their elegance and balance means that they blend well with any table setting. Ebenezer Coker was a specialist candlestick maker and any items made by him were always of a generous weight and excellent craftsmanship.
Height: 10 inches (25.4cm)
Diameter: 4 inches (10.16cm)
Weight: 42 troy ounces (1306 grams) pair.
1764
Sterling silver
London
Excellent with clear hallmarks
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