An impressive George IV silver five-light silver candelabrum, John Cradock & William Reid, London, 1821

the detachable branches with four boldly cast foliate embellished arms around a central light, similarly cast detachable campana nozzles; the body with foliate and rocaille cast sconce supported on a boldly cast foliate knopped baluster stem, lion mask scrolling girdle, on a shaped round base cast with leafy scrolls and floral sprays 

Good clear marks. Extremely heavy gauge. Finely cast and chased. No obvious repairs. Good condition.
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