Sterling Silver Corinthian Column Candlesticks, Richard Hodd & Sons; London

Description

Pair Victorian Sterling Silver Corinthian Column Weighted Candlesticks, Richard Hodd & Sons, London
Removable nozzle tops
Each candlestick height measures 6 1/4" and the square base measures 3 1/4”.
An accurate weight for silver content cannot be provided as these candlesticks have weighted bases.
The hallmarking on this piece is as follows:
Maker’s mark is RH over RH inside a quatrefoil - Richard Hodd I & Richard Hodd II of Richard Hodd & Son (London)
Lion passant - certifies this piece as sterling silver
Town mark, corresponding to the mark of the Assay Office that has verified the piece – is an uncrowned leopards head (London)
Date letter U with the shape of shield dates this late 18th century (around 1877)
Sovereign head ('duty mark'), certifying the payment of the duty
Condition: candlesticks display normal wear for their age – light scratching, small dings; felt is missing from bottom of one; a slight separation (bend) where the top nozzle meets the pillar. See photos.
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