{"product_id":"crested-pair-of-george-ii-sterling-silver-candlesticks-by-elizabeth-godfrey","title":"Crested pair of George II sterling silver candlesticks by Elizabeth Godfrey","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA beautiful pair of George II sterling silver candlesticks with marks for London, 1743, Elizabeth Godfrey (active from 1741 to 1762). This beautiful pair of candlesticks is a rare example of her early work\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA remarkable silversmith in her own right, Elizabeth Godfrey rose to prominence at a time when female silversmiths were offered less avenues than their male counterparts- they were not given formal apprenticeships, and only succeeded the business upon their husband’s passing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eElizabeth Godfrey would secure the Duke of Cumberland as one of her patrons, and her work is in several museums including the National Museum of Women in the Arts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis particular crest, depicting a stag’s head cooped is that of the Raper family; specifically that of Matthew Raper (1741-1826), a wealthy aristocrat and member of the Royal Society; his fields of study were diverse, including astronomy and Greco-Roman coinage of antiquity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePrice marked at $27,500 AUD the pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCase Measurements: One candlestick measuring 655.1 grams, the other 660.5 grams. Total weight 1315.6 grams. Cadlesticks 12.5cm base diameter, 23cm height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eVery good antique condition, with historical repair to underside of one babiche as pictured. Otherwise light wear overall commensurate with age. Marks legible.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"cacheantiquessydney","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42897237278818,"sku":null,"price":27500.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/5693\/9618\/files\/6EF16B9E-D782-47FF-9613-0EA5D89D03E3_1_105_c.jpg?v=1778565471","url":"https:\/\/cacheantiques.com\/es\/products\/crested-pair-of-george-ii-sterling-silver-candlesticks-by-elizabeth-godfrey","provider":"cacheantiquessydney","version":"1.0","type":"link"}