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Pair of Victorian Antique Silver Candlesticks made in 1896

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A pair of late Victorian small candlesticks which stand on bold oval bases and have an attractive fluted design with reeded borders.

Date 1896
Made By Gibson & Langman
Location Sheffield
Stock Number W52x35

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W52x35
Date:
1896
Maker: Gibson & Langman
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Description

A pair of late Victorian small candlesticks which stand on bold oval bases and have an attractive fluted design with reeded borders.

The candlesticks are made in the late 18th century taste.

They have detachable nozzles and are in good condition.

Dimensions: height 10 cm, bases 11.7 x 8.8 cm

Maker
Gibson & Langman

William Gibson (d. 1913) and John Lawrence Langman (1846 – 1928) established the Goldsmith and Silversmiths Co in 1880. The firm was active at 112 Regent Street, London acquiring the premises previously used by John Joseph Mechi.

In 1893, the firm absorbed The Goldsmiths’ Alliance Ltd (late A.B. Savory & Sons) and in 1898 became the Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co Ltd being active as jewellers, dealers in diamonds and precious stones, silversmiths, electroplaters and watch and clock makers.

In 1952, Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co Ltd was amalgamated with Garrard & Co Ltd. firm and participated in a number of national and international exhibitions: Indian and Colonial Exhibition (London, 1886), Paris (1889), Chicago (1893), California (1894), Paris (1900) and Franco-British Exhibition (London, 1908).

The Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co was active with manufactories at Newcastle Place, Clerkenwell; Regent Works, Sheffield and Rue St George, Paris and as retailer of items supplied by various British gold and silver manufacturers (Martin Hall & Co Ltd, W&G Sissons, Wakely & Wheeler, William Comyns, Harrison Brothers & Howson, etc.)

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Delivery Charges:
For the UK £15.00
For Europe £30.00
For the rest of World £50.00
The charges are subject to change

About William Walter Antiques

At the heart of William Walter Antiques is our dedication to providing our customers with beautiful silver of supreme quality, which celebrates all that is precious about sterling silver. Customer service also being paramount, our long-standing, devoted staff team go above and beyond the call of duty for all our clients. We believe it is this combination of passion and commitment that has kept our customers with us for many years.

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