A very rare pair of early George III Cast Tapersticks made in London in 1771 by John Carter.
A very rare pair of early George III Cast Tapersticks made in London in 1771 by John Carter.
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The Tapersticks are cast and stand on a shaped foot decorated with a gadrooned band. The base rises to a baluster shaped shaft and is decorated with lobed flutes in sizes. The shaft is also decorated with gadrooning and lobes. The pull off nozzles also have a shaped edge, echoing the unusual base design. Both are in quite excellent condition and are fully marked in the base, which is also engraved with a contemporary Crest. The Tapersticks are modelled in a very unusual design which was peculiar to the workshops of John Carter. John Carter was a specialist candlestick maker who was supplying Parker and Wakelin with candlesticks as early as 1769. He had workshops in Westmorland Buildings when these rare pieces were made. A very unusual and desirable design.
Height: 6.5 inches, 16.25 cm.
Base Diameter: 4.1 inches, 10.25 cm.
Weight: 16oz the pair.
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