A pair of George III sterling silver candlesticks, London 1781 by John Scofield (reg. 13th Jan 1778)

In the neoclassical style, the circular bases with borders of beading between a cavetto edge, the fluted central column with beaded knops, the fluted capitals each fitted with a removable circular sconce with beaded edge. The interior of sconces contemporaneously engraved with a crest of an arm in armour holding an arrow, within a bright cut oval cartouche, opposite this the initials EM in flourished cursive script. Each fully marked underneath and with lion passant and makers mark only to sconces. (2)

Height – 28.8 cm / 11.4 inches

Weight – 1074 grams / 34.53 ozt