Set of four silver Georgian revival candlesticks, manufactured by Thomas Bradbury Sheffield in 1896. In the form of Corinthian columns, fitted with detachable sconces, over a column decorated with repoussé acorn trails and foliage, on a square spreading base surmounted with urns and acanthus with a gadrooned border. Stamped “West and Son College Green Dublin”.

Jeweller West and Son opened in Dublin in 1720 and was awarded a royal warrant as watchmakers to Queen Victoria & the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. Queen Victoria had in her jewellery collection 2 copies of the Tara Brooch crafted by West & Son. The firm once claimed to be the oldest jewellers in Europe. The business closed in 2010.

Country of origin; England

Condition : Excellent.

Height: 25 cm

Ref No : 152A