A rare pair of George II sterling silver candlesticks, London 1741 by Philip Garden (this mark reg. 23rd June 1739)

The base of incurved and rounded square form, a dished centre leading to a squared column with circular knop and fluted junction to a plain moulded capital. The bases engraved with a crest of two crossed swords with a cross pattée fitchée. Fully marked underneath and lion passant to each capital. (2)

Height – 18 cm / 7.2 inches

Weight – 823 grams / 26.46 ozt

Philip Garden or Phillips Garden, was apprenticed to Garwen Nash on the 4th Feb 1730, he became free on the 3rd October 1738 and registered his first mark 12th June 1738. Working at Gutter lane and at Golden Lion, North Side St Paul’s Churchyard. Relatively little work by Garden survives given that his Rococo outputs are of admirable quality and craftsmanship.

Andrew Milne Collection