Single-candle candlestick by John Schofield fl. 1776–1796. Classicism/Georgian style with George III influences. Made in London, England, 1789/1790. Silver candlestick supported on a circular profiled stepped foot, decorated with a knurled band of stylised acanthus twig with flowers on a seeded background. Faceted stem enclosed at the bottom by lanceolate leaves, widening toward the top and terminating in a ring decorated with knurled oak leaves. Vase sleeve with lanceolate leaves at the bottom, faceted above with a slightly rolled edge. Function: lighting. Height 29.8 cm; width 13.8 cm; weight approx. 680 g., A round metallic object viewed from above with a central dark circular opening surrounded by a shiny silver rim, set on a larger circular base with decorative ridges and a subtle ornamental border; visible colors include silver, gray, black, and off-white.
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Single-candle candlestick by John Schofield fl. 1776–1796. Classicism/Georgian style with George III influences. Made in London, England, 1789/1790. Silver candlestick supported on a circular profiled stepped foot, decorated with a knurled band of stylised acanthus twig with flowers on a seeded background. Faceted stem enclosed at the bottom by lanceolate leaves, widening toward the top and terminating in a ring decorated with knurled oak leaves. Vase sleeve with lanceolate leaves at the bottom, faceted above with a slightly rolled edge. Function: lighting. Height 29.8 cm; width 13.8 cm; weight approx. 680 g., A round metallic object viewed from above with a central dark circular opening surrounded by a shiny silver rim, set on a larger circular base with decorative ridges and a subtle ornamental border; visible colors include silver, gray, black, and off-white.

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Single-candle candlestick John Schofield fl 1776–1796 Classicism Georgian style George III influences London England 1789 1790 Silver candlestick supported circular profiled stepped foot decorated knurled band stylised acanthus twig flowers seeded background Faceted stem enclosed bottom lanceolate leaves widening top terminating ring decorated knurled oak leaves Vase sleeve faceted slightly rolled edge Function lighting Height 29.8 cm width 13.8 cm weight approx 680 g round metallic object viewed central dark circular opening surrounded shiny silver rim set larger circular base decorative ridges subtle ornamental border visible colors include silver gray black off-white.

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