Pair of George II Cast Sterling Silver Candlesticks  1

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John Luff, a London silversmith, apprenticed in 1711. Hallmark registered - 2nd October 1724. Worked at Gunpowder Alley, New Street, Shoe Lane. Appears to be working until the late 1740s.

His work - which is quite rare - is always of exceptional quality. He appears to have specialised in holloware such as candlesticks, coffee pots and salvers.

John Luff

Pair of George II Antique Silver Cast Candlesticks made as a Wedding Present to the Countess of Barrymore in 1737

A pair of beautiful George II cast silver candlesticks of knopped form with faceted stems on shaped-square bases. The candlesticks were given as a gift to The...

A pair of beautiful George II cast silver candlesticks of knopped form with faceted stems on shaped-square bases. The candlesticks were given as a gift to The Hon Margaret Davys, daughter of the 1st Viscount Mountcashel, on her marriage to James Barry, 5th Earl of Barrymore on 8 June 1738.

Date	1737
Made By	John Luff
Location	London
Stock Number	W55x21

Pair of George II Antique Silver Cast Candlesticks made as a Wedding Present to the Countess of Barrymore in 1737

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