A magnificent and largest recorded Charles II pewter candlestick, circa 1680 By Sampson Bourne II, Worcestershire (fl. 1677-1689), (PS845)
REF: 3199
Having a baluster stem with cup-and-cover knop and octagonal and floral cast plate-rim (Gadd type III), rope edging throughout, maker's hallmarks to the original removal sconce (which is so often missing), ownership initials (?) 'T L' to socket.
Literature:
'Journal of the Pewter Society', Spring 2021 (one of a pair), pp. 4-7.
For a similar pair, but with the sconces, again by Sampson Bourne II, see the collection of the Worshipful Company of Pewterers, nos. 402 & 403.
- Height 25.5 cm / 10 "
- Diameter 21.3 cm / 8 1⁄2"
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