The Butler Hoard - 1st July 2025

Lot 238

A GEORGE II / III RARE FORM SHEET-BRASS CANDLESTICK

Estimate £200 - £300 | Hammer £252

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Description

A GEORGE II / III RARE FORM SHEET-BRASS CANDLESTICK

C.1750-1800

the cylindrical stem with central knop, a side ejector below with pierced tri-lobe pusher, on an unusual circular foot with flat top and splayed sides

17.4cm high

Literature

See J.M. Burks, 'Birmingham Brass Candlesticks', 1986, pp.37-42, for details of Dowler Family of Brass Founders.