John Preist
A Set of Four George II Silver Candlesticks
John Preist
A Set of Four George II Silver Candlesticks
London, 1753-54
Maker's Mark of John Priest
Weight: 3,114 g, 100 oz
Height: 25.5 cm,10 in
The candlesticks with spirally fluted baluster stems and matching detachable sconces. Base rims crested, marked on bases and two sconces, nozzles apparently unmarked
Bearing the crest for Benjamin Chapman, 1st Baronet Chapman.
Son of John Priest Citizen and Barber Surgeon of London, apprenticed to William Gould 6 February 1739 on payment of £18. Free 7 June 1749. Mark entered as largeworker, 24 June 1748. Address: Salisbury Court, Fleet Street. Moved to Prugions (sic) Court, Old Bailey, 29 February1760. Heal records him as plateworker, Salisbury Court, 1748-51, but not the latter address. His connection with James and Williams Preist is not apparent. Like his master William Gould he was a specialist candlestick maker and it is doubtful if his mark will be found on any other category of plate.
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