A pair of George III silver table candlesticks, Thomas Heming, London, 1766

in French style, the bases and detaclable nozzles engraved with a crest, motto and earl's coronet, the nozzles each struck four times only with maker's mark RB in a cut-cornered rectangle 

John, Earl of Wandesford (1725-1784)

The condition and hallmarks are good
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

The crest, motto and coronet are those of John, Earl of Wandesford (1725-1784), only surviving son and heir of George, Viscount Castlecomer, by his wife, Susanna (d. 1757), daughter of the Rev. John Griffith, Archdeacon of Killaloe. He succeeded as Viscount Castlecomer and Baron Wandesford upon the death of his father in 1751 and in 1758 was created Earl of Wandesford. The Earl died without male issue on 12 January 1784 whereupon his estates were inherited by his only daughter, Ann. She married in 1769 John Butler, who in 1791 was created Earl of Ormond. The Wandesford estates eventually passed to the Ormonds' youngest son, the Hon. Charles Harward Butler-Clarke-Southwell-Wandesford (1781-1860).

The design of these candlesticks was inspired by originals from the workshop of François-Thomas Germain. A pair, bearing the latter’s mark, Paris, 1753/54, and inscribed ‘F.T. Germain Sculpteur Orfèvre du Roy Fecit 1754 à Paris’ were sold at Christie’s, London, on 26 May 1971, lot 677. For a pair of three-light candelabra, Thomas Heming, London, 1768, with sticks matching the present examples, see Sotheby Park Bernet, New York, 19 February 1981, lot 704.