The Butler Hoard - 1st July 2025

Lot 73

A GEORGE III BRONZE CANDLESTICK

Estimate £80 - £120 | Hammer £101

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Description

A GEORGE III BRONZE CANDLESTICK

BY EDWARD KENDRICK, LONDON, (FL.1781-1804)

having a detachable square sconce, a fluted columnar stem and square concave base with beaded edge, cast 'E3K' to the underside

29cm high

Literature

Illustrated in R. Butler, 'A Study Collection of Marked Domestic Brass and Other Base Metalware c.1600-c.1900', p. 51, no. 102. The number along with the maker's initials appears to indicate the size of the candlestick.