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A set of four George III silver table candlesticks, probably Thomas Hannam and John Crouch, London, 1766

Lot Closed

April 7, 01:25 PM GMT

Estimate

4,000 - 6,000 GBP

Lot Details

Description

A set of four George III silver table candlesticks

probably Thomas Hannam and John Crouch, London

1766


square bases rising to spiral flutes, similarly fluted stems and vase sconces with detachable nozzle, nozzles unmarked, numbered with notches

26.5cm., 10 1/2 in. high

2467gr., 79oz. 6dwt.

For an identification of this maker see Grimwade no. 2805* also p. 533 (Hannam)  and 480 (Crouch) where of the latter,  the author records 'Mark in partnership with Thomas Hannam.., occurs in the period of the missing register.'  Thomas Hannam was apprenticed to a candlestick maker John Cafe, and is recorded in partnership with John Crouch from 1766.