Ornate Set 4 1811-1819 English Georgian Sterling Silver Candlesticks

Presented is a superb quality set of 4 English Georgian sterling silver candlesticks. These candlesticks were all made by S. C. Younge & Co, a Sheffield maker, but two are dated 1811 while the other two are dated 1819. Nonetheless the candlesticks match perfectly in their very ornate design. The shafts are done in an elegant tapering form, with wider shoulder and knop adorned with shell and scroll decoration. The bases feature classical shell and scroll decoration very profusely and in high relief, while the socles have bold acanthus leaf designs around the sides. Two of the candlesticks have an engraved crest on the shaft, of a demi-lady holding a thistle in her right hand, between laurel wreaths. The other two have a crest of five ostrich plumes engraved on the base and on the socle. The candlesticks have removable wax drips/bobeches, for ease of cleaning and polishing. The bases are weighted for stability and felted so they will not mar surfaces. Really a beautiful set, and find