A lovely pair of early Victorian ormolu and parcel silvered swan candlesticks after an 1834 design by William Bateman II for Rundell, Bridge and Rundell. The leafy acanthus nozzles with drip pans on corresponding narrow foliate stems flanked by three seated swans, on shaped tripartite bases raised on lobed bun feet. Retaining the original gilt & silver finishes. Superb chasing to the acanthus leaves.
Height 6 3/4″ (17.2cm)
Width 4 1/8″ (10.5cm)
Depth 4″ (10cm)
English
Circa 1840