Benjamin Smith III
( 1793 - 1850 )
A Monumental pair of William IV Candelabra
Benjamin Smith III
( 1793 - 1850 )
A Monumental pair of William IV Candelabra
London 1834
By Benjamin Smith
These amazing candelabra rest on round shaped bases with heavy rococo shells and scrolls interspersed with floral naturalism. The stems with rock scrolls and double shells terminating in their capitals which are also with floral and naturalism features. The six branches issuing out of the capitals are further decorated with acanthus leaves, flowers such as roses and convolvulus. Even the drip pans are formed as lilies.
Eldest son of Benjamin Smith II, born 6 October 1793 at 12 Hockley Row near Birmingham, apprenticed to his father as silversmith 6 July 1808. Free, 3 January 1821. First mark, in partnership with his father, entered 5 July 1816. Address: Camberwell. Second mark alone,15 July 1818. Moved to 12 Duke Street, Lincoln's Inn Fields, and third mark, 24 July 1822. Fourth mark, 1 December 1837. Livery, April 1842. Died 1850.
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