Antoine Willems: Rare Pair Of Solid Silver Candlesticks XVIIIth Calais 1722-38 - Coat Of Arms

Rare Pair of Calais Candlesticks in Solid Silver from the early 18th century with square bases with cut sides and molded projections. Pair engraved with a period alliance coat of arms under a count's crown. Under the bases, engraving showing the date "1731". Hallmarks for CALAIS 1722-38 (including Crowned A and Fleur-de-lys) and Hallmarks of the Master Goldsmith Antoine WILLEMS (Hallmark with the initials "AW" separated by a dot, crowned, with fleur-de-lys below) received in 1715 to practice in Calais. Rare Pair of Calais Coat of Arms Candlesticks from the early 18th century in very good condition and remarkably hallmarked, micro-scratches from use. For the discerning collector ....
A Pair of Candlesticks of identical model by Antoine Willems is listed and presented on page 301 (Ref 196) of the reference work by Mrs. Plouvier & Arnaud de Chassez "Les Orfèvres de Picardie"
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Height : 22 cm
Total Weight : 882.6 grams