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Director’s Choice –The Duke of Hamilton’s Candlesticks
Director’s Choice – The Duke of Hamilton’s Candlesticks
By Paul Storr
These superb candlesticks commissioned by Alexander Hamilton, the 10th Duke of Hamilton glorify the prolific collecting of an extraordinary man driven by an intense desire to demonstrate his wealth, status and power. They capture the new rococo-revival style of the early 19th century perfectly and are exceptional in form, execution of finish, condition and gauge weighing an incredible 6,860g, 220 oz 11 dwt. Bearing the touch mark of the goldsmith Paul Storr when at his very best, they are my Director’s Choice this week.
These magnificent cast rocaille candlesticks rest on shaped circular bases with cast and applied floral decoration with roses, rose-hips, grape and vine decoration together with sweeping rocaille swirls. The stems with acanthus capped top and bases the capitals in similar matching décor to the bases. The fluted sconces with scrolls and foliate rims
By Paul Storr
These superb candlesticks commissioned by Alexander Hamilton, the 10th Duke of Hamilton glorify the prolific collecting of an extraordinary man driven by an intense desire to demonstrate his wealth, status and power. They capture the new rococo-revival style of the early 19th century perfectly and are exceptional in form, execution of finish, condition and gauge weighing an incredible 6,860g, 220 oz 11 dwt. Bearing the touch mark of the goldsmith Paul Storr when at his very best, they are my Director’s Choice this week.
These magnificent cast rocaille candlesticks rest on shaped circular bases with cast and applied floral decoration with roses, rose-hips, grape and vine decoration together with sweeping rocaille swirls. The stems with acanthus capped top and bases the capitals in similar matching décor to the bases. The fluted sconces with scrolls and foliate rims
