An elegant mid-20th century English silver-plated pair of tableware candle holders, each showcasing a refined lyre-inspired design motif. The lyre forms are crafted with two opposing S-shaped scrolls supporting five vertical “strings,” creating a harmonious and graceful silhouette. Each candle holder rests on a polished oval base and features a removable bobeche, combining practicality with decorative appeal. The silver plating has been meticulously maintained, giving the pieces a luminous finish that highlights the intricacy of the lyre motif and the elegant curves of the scrollwork. The underside bears an impressed mark of a candelabra, likely indicating an assay or city mark, underscoring their authenticity and English craftsmanship.
Perfect for a formal dining table, mantel, or display cabinet, these candle holders exemplify the blend of classical inspiration and functional design characteristic of mid-20th century English silverware. Their sculptural elegance and polished surface make them captivating decorative accents in any refined interior. Very good, with a high state of polish and minor signs of age consistent with careful use Each stands approximately 12 × 6.5 × 4.5 inches (30.5 × 16.5 × 10.8 cm)
An elegant mid-20th century English silver-plated pair of tableware candle holders, each showcasing a refined lyre-inspired design motif. The lyre forms are crafted with two opposing S-shaped scrolls supporting five vertical “strings,” creating a harmonious and graceful silhouette. Each candle holder rests on a polished oval base and features a removable bobeche, combining practicality with decorative appeal. The silver plating has been meticulously maintained, giving the pieces a luminous finish that highlights the intricacy of the lyre motif and the elegant curves of the scrollwork. The underside bears an impressed mark of a candelabra, likely indicating an assay or city mark, underscoring their authenticity and English craftsmanship.
Perfect for a formal dining table, mantel, or display cabinet, these candle holders exemplify the blend of classical inspiration and functional design characteristic of mid-20th century English silverware. Their sculptural elegance and polished surface make them captivating decorative accents in any refined interior. Very good, with a high state of polish and minor signs of age consistent with careful use Each stands approximately 12 × 6.5 × 4.5 inches (30.5 × 16.5 × 10.8 cm)
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