Furniture, Works of Art and Clocks - 11th January 2017
Lot 105
A Regency gilt bronze and cut glass three light candelabrum in the manner of John Blades
Estimate £1,500 - £2,000 | Hammer £4200
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Description
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.