Pair Edwardian Satirical Silver Pricket Candlesticks
Saunders & Shepherd, Chester 1905
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A small pair of satirical figural silver Pricket Candlesticks, depicting drunken Scotsmen wearing kilts, leaning against lamp-posts, on domed circular bases.
By Saunders & Shepherd, Chester, 1905. Also stamped with registered design numbers: 465956.
Probably inspired by a contemporary quote by Andrew Lang; "Politicians use statistics in the same way that a drunk uses lamp-posts—for support rather than illumination".
Andrew Lang (March 31 1844 – July 20 1912) was a Scottish poet, novelist, and literary critic, and contributor to anthropology.
Sold - £675.00
Condition
In good condition with no damage or repair, one sconce slightly bent over.
Dimensions
H
58 mm
(2.28 inches)
DIA
44 mm
(1.73 inches)
Weight
33.00 Grams
(1.06 troy ounces)
Country
England
Stock Code
VA150523
Medium
Silver
