A Pair of Joseph Bird Silver Candlesticks, London, 1697 Marks: (Britannia Standard mark), (lion head erased), (date letter), (makers mark- IB) 7 x 4-5/8 x 4-5/8 inches (17.8 x 11.7 x 11.7 cm) (each) 1086 grams (34.92 troy ounces) The candlesticks of baluster form on square bases inscribed with crest. PROVENANCE: Walter H. Wilson Ltd., Chicago, Illinois; Acquired from the above by current owner. HID03101062020 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved

In overall good condition with scattered areas of pin dents and minor presses throughout; small area of repair observed to base of one; light surface scratches commensurate of age, use, and polishing.
Incised to undersides: No. 4 and No. 8
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