A pair of large victorian silver five-light candelabra, Edward Barnard & Sons, 1843-44

the detachable branch with four boldly cast scrolling foliate embellished arms around a central light, detachable fluted nozzles; the support with finally cast foliate scroll sconce with fluting and scale-work, on a similarly cast inverted baluster knopped stem, the shaped circular base cast in relief with demi-lions among rocaille scrolls, pendant flowers, around a three cartouches engraved with two crests and a coat of arms, all spreading on to six leaf and shell capped scrolling feet, bases with pricked initials E.W.D.

Sotheby's New York, 9 April 2009, lot 231.

Fully and clearly marked except for one nozzle. Well cast and good gauge, No obvious breaks or repairs.
"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 arms are those of Leslie, probably for Leslie of Glasslough, Co. Monaghan.

A similar model was used by Paul Storr for Storr & Mortimer during the 1820s. A comparable pair by this maker of 1825, the base decorated with wild dogs rather than lions, was sold Sotheby's New York, 16 April 1996. For another, three-light pair of 1823, with griffin embellished bases, see J.B Hawkins, The Al Tajir Collection of Silver and Gold, Vol. I, London, 1983, pp.162-163.