Bronze and Crystal Temple Form Candlesticks Attributed to Parker & Perry - A Pair

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A fine pair of late 18th century cut crystal temple form candlesticks attributed to Parker and Perry with Vandyke bobeches … more A fine pair of late 18th century cut crystal temple form candlesticks attributed to Parker and Perry with Vandyke bobeches and candle cups, and cut-glass drops.
The bronze stepped plinth form bases with cut crystal columns support a faceted crystal and bronze domed 'roof'.

Parker and Perry were commissioned by the Prince Regent to create lighting for Carlton House, including a fifty-light chandelier for the Crimson Drawing Room.
Many of the Parker and Perry fixtures were removed at the dismantling of Carlton House, and placed in Buckingham Palace, where they remain today. less