1810 Matthew Boulton Sheffield Plate Candelabra & Candlesticks - Set of 4

Description

Hard to find suite consisting of 2 Matthew Boulton three-light candelabra & 2 matching candlesticks. This grouping was cared for … more Hard to find suite consisting of 2 Matthew Boulton three-light candelabra & 2 matching candlesticks. This grouping was cared for and kept together for over 50 years by the previous owner in their Beverly Hills estate.

Candelabra Size: 22.5" Tall x 17" Wide x 6" Base Diameter
Candelstick Size: 13" Tall x 6" Diameter Base

The candelabra have removable intertwined scrolled arms so you can convert them into matching candlesticks.

The pair of candlesticks do not have bobeche. When using all 4 as candlesticks one can use the bobeche from the candelabra, they fit.

Circa 1810
Silver Fused on Copper, AKA Old Sheffield, Rolled Silver (see description below)
Hand chased
Removable bobeches

Plating is in remarkably good condition, especially considering they are 200 +/- years old. Just a bit of copper showing through on high points of designs, gadroon etc.

Bases and candelabra arms are stamped with Matthew Biulton's double sunburst hallmarks.

Bottoms recovered in felt, royal blue of course.

Interested buyer are free to ask questions or specify areas they would like photographed. less