PAIR OF GEORGE II BELL METAL CANDLESTICKS

England, c1740

The metal with a decided pink cast, the knopped stems arising from simple round stepped bases and surmounted by flaring

cylindrical nozzles, each twice scratch engraved EMW verso

Condition: Excellent, with expected light wear, with a very minor bends to the footrim and bobeches, visible in images

Note:

Bell Metal generally applies to an alloy of copper and tin that was traditionally used to make a variety of bells, cannons,

and very fine ornamental castings. Therefore, with no zinc in its composition, this alloy is a type of bronze, rather a

type of brass. However, the term has for years been applied to a reddish brass that has a high proportion of copper

to zinc. It is used for the finest castings.

Ref: For a similar example of stem and candle cup, see Schiffer, The Brass Book, p. 194, fig c.

8.25” High

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#5531

See Also :


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Pair of George II Bell Metal Candlesticks, England, c1740