A Regency gilt bronze and cut glass three light candelabrum in the manner of John Blades

A Regency gilt bronze and cut glass three light candelabrum in the manner of John Blades, the lappet sconces above scalloped drip-pans hung with faceted rectangular drops and lustres, with reeded scroll arms above a lobed central support on a circular plinth and anthemion hairy paw feet, 64.3cm high, 45.5cm wide.

John Blades (c. 1751-1829) established his glass and chandelier showroom at 5 Ludgate Hill in 1783. He was appointed glassmaker to George III in 1789. He is well known for his collaboration with the architect J. B. Papworth.

Provenance: From the collection of Sir Jeremy Lever.