An extraordinary Victorian silver candelabrum centrepiece

An extraordinary Victorian silver candelabrum centrepiece, converted from an 18th century tankard,

the main body with cancelled marks and London Assay Office marks for 2015, the candelabra branches by F. B. Thomas, London 1879, the base unmarked,

the tapering circular body applied with a figural relief panel, and embossed with foliate scroll decoration, pull-off cover with a loose finial, the detachable scroll branches with leaf capitals, on a detachable spread circular foot, height 35cm, approx. weight 96oz.

Ref Antique Plate Committee Case No. 9078.