Lot 54: A Pair of George II Style Beehive Brass Candlesticks
A matched pair of cast brass candlesticks designed in the mid-18th-century George II style. Each candlestick features a circular nozzle above a multi-knopped baluster stem, often referred to as a beehive pattern. The stems are raised on heavy, square bases with clipped corners and stepped moulding. The items are sand-cast and finished by turning. There are no visible maker’s marks, hallmarks, or country-of-origin stamps on the bodies or bases. Several contemporary adhesive labels are present, including orange stickers marked $4 on the nozzles and white stickers with handwritten numbers 12 and 12 12 on the underside of the bases.
Condition report:
The candlesticks are in good overall condition with a warm patina throughout. There is minor surface wear, including light scratches, small pits, and areas of oxidation consistent with age and use. Adhesive residue may remain following the removal of the contemporary stickers.
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