A Set of Six George II Silver Candlesticks, Edward Feline, London, 1746
Auction Closed
June 18, 05:01 PM GMT
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
wide square bases, with gadroon rims and engraved with strapwork borders, with later crests under earl's coronet, with detachable nozzles, marked on bases and with scratch weights: 19=11, 19*14, 20=12, 20=0, 19=14, and 20=13, nozzles unmarked
116 oz
3607.6 g
Height 6 3/4 in.
17.1 cm
Probably 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'.
The crests and motto are those of Byng, Earls of Strafford, probably for the Rt. Hon. John Byng, G.C.B., G.H.C., Field Marshall in the Army (1772-1860), created 1st Earl of Strafford in 1847.
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