A Set of Six George II Silver Candlesticks, Edward Feline, London, 1746

on square bases with gadrooned borders, the corners engraved with shells enclosed by scrolls and foliage, the wells with later crests beneath an earl's coronet, rising to octagonal baluster stems with gadrooned knops and banded campana form sconces, removable nozzles

The crests are those of Byng, for John, 1st Earl of Strafford G.C.B. (1772-1860).
Possibly commissioned by Admiral John Byng (d. 1757) and by descent to John, 1st Earl of Strafford G.C.B. (1772-1860) and by descent
Christie's, London, 9 June 2005, Two Late Regency Collectors, Philip John Miles and George Byng 1815-45, lot 28.

Inventory of Plate and Jewels belonging to George Byng, July 1847, Messrs Garrard & Co., Panton Street, Haymarket, London, part of '12 square foot gad flat chasing [candlesticks] oz. 228'.

slight wear to engraving, nozzles probably later, otherwise good condition
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