Single-candle candlestick by John Schofield fl. 1776–1796. Classicism/Georgian/George III style. Silver candlestick 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 towards 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. England, London. Function: lighting. Height 29.8 cm; diameter 13.8 cm; weight approx. 680 g., A tall metallic candlestick with a reflective silver surface stands against a plain light gray background, showing a flared cup at the top, a ribbed upper section, a decorative band with leaf-like motifs, a tapered fluted column, a narrower carved midsection with vertical leaf patterns, and a wide round base with concentric ridges and an ornate frieze; visible colors include silver, gray, and subtle darker tonal reflections.
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Single-candle candlestick by John Schofield fl. 1776–1796. Classicism/Georgian/George III style. Silver candlestick 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 towards 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. England, London. Function: lighting. Height 29.8 cm; diameter 13.8 cm; weight approx. 680 g., A tall metallic candlestick with a reflective silver surface stands against a plain light gray background, showing a flared cup at the top, a ribbed upper section, a decorative band with leaf-like motifs, a tapered fluted column, a narrower carved midsection with vertical leaf patterns, and a wide round base with concentric ridges and an ornate frieze; visible colors include silver, gray, and subtle darker tonal reflections.

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Single-candle candlestick John Schofield fl 1776–1796 Classicism Georgian George III style Silver candlestick supported circular stepped-profile foot decorated band stylised acanthus tendrils flowers faceted stem enclosed bottom lanceolate leaves widening towards top terminating ring knurled oak leaves vase sleeve faceted slightly rolled-up edge Dated 1789 1790 England London Function lighting Height 29.8 cm diameter 13.8 cm weight approx 680 g tall metallic candlestick reflective silver surface stands plain light gray background showing flared cup ribbed upper section decorative band leaf- motifs tapered fluted column narrower carved midsection vertical leaf patterns wide round base concentric ridges ornate frieze visible colors include silver gray subtle darker tonal reflections.

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