Single-candle candlestick by John Schofield fl. 1776–1796. Classicism/Georgian style with acanthus ornament and oak leaves. The candlestick is supported on a circular, stepped-profile foot decorated with a band of stylised acanthus tendrils with flowers; faceted stem enclosed at the bottom by lanceolate leaves, widening toward the top and terminating in a ring knurled with oak leaves. Vase sleeve with lanceolate leaves at the bottom, faceted above with a slightly rolled-up edge. Dated 1789/1790, London, England. Lighting object. Height 29.8 cm; diameter 13.8 cm; weight approx. 680 g., A tall, slender metallic candlestick with a flared top cup, a narrow stem that widens into a rounded base, and ornate carved banding and fluted details along the upper and lower sections; the surface appears smooth and reflective with a few darker patina areas, and the visible colors are silver, gray, and subtle off-white tones.
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Single-candle candlestick by John Schofield fl. 1776–1796. Classicism/Georgian style with acanthus ornament and oak leaves. The candlestick is supported on a circular, stepped-profile foot decorated with a band of stylised acanthus tendrils with flowers; faceted stem enclosed at the bottom by lanceolate leaves, widening toward the top and terminating in a ring knurled with oak leaves. Vase sleeve with lanceolate leaves at the bottom, faceted above with a slightly rolled-up edge. Dated 1789/1790, London, England. Lighting object. Height 29.8 cm; diameter 13.8 cm; weight approx. 680 g., A tall, slender metallic candlestick with a flared top cup, a narrow stem that widens into a rounded base, and ornate carved banding and fluted details along the upper and lower sections; the surface appears smooth and reflective with a few darker patina areas, and the visible colors are silver, gray, and subtle off-white tones.

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Single-candle candlestick John Schofield fl 1776–1796 Classicism Georgian style acanthus ornament oak leaves candlestick supported circular stepped-profile foot decorated band stylised acanthus tendrils flowers faceted stem enclosed bottom lanceolate leaves widening top terminating ring knurled Vase sleeve faceted slightly rolled-up edge Dated 1789 1790 London England Lighting object Height 29.8 cm diameter 13.8 cm weight approx 680 g tall slender metallic candlestick flared top cup narrow stem widens rounded base ornate carved banding fluted details upper lower sections surface smooth reflective darker patina areas visible colors silver gray subtle off-white tones.

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