#729 Pair of Elegant Silver 925 Candle Holders, London, England, 20th Century

Pair of STERLING silver  weighted candle holders on a sweeping, oval-cloud-shaped base, framed and profiled segments pulled up in the middle and converging to form a grooved ring, widening, profiled shaft corresponding to the plan, attached vase-shaped spouts with removable inserts for slimmer candles.

The image shows British silver hallmarks stamped on the base The initial stamps on the left indicate the silversmith or manufacturer. and a-walking lion passant indicating 925 sterling silver purity (for British assay offices). a leopard's head for London, The final letter  stamp on the right represents the specific year the piece was assayed and hallmarked

8.5" H by 4"w by 3" D  weight 642 g