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<p style="text-align: left;">Took over John Winter's candlesticks business in 1783 and 10 years later (1793) transferred the business to John Green &amp; Company. Exclusive maker of fine candlesticks, candelabra and chambersticks.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">John Parsons died in 1814 and when his sister Mary Parsons died in 1815, she left a bequest of £1,500.00 (approx £200 thousand in today's money) in her will, to help needy silversmiths. This was founded in affectionate memory by her brother and the charity continues today in Sheffield.</p>
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John Parsons &amp; Co

Pair of George III Antique Silver Candlesticks made in 1790

This impressive pair of George III silver candlesticks have V-shaped columns which surmount the round bases, each of which have bright-cut engraving depicting...

This impressive pair of George III silver candlesticks have V-shaped columns which surmount the round bases, each of which have bright-cut engraving depicting bows, swags and foliage.

Date	1790
Made By	John Parsons & Co
Location	Sheffield
Stock Number	W55x15

Pair of George III Antique Silver Candlesticks made in 1790

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