A brass candlestick, circa 1878.
Designed by Owen William Davis (1838-1913).
Manufactured by Benham & Froud, London.
Maker's mark stamped to the base.
26.5cm high.
The basic version of this design was illustrated in an appendix to Benham & Froud's 1878 catalogue entitled;
'ILLUSTRATIONS OF
ART METAL WORK IN THE
QUEEN ANNE STYLE.
Designed by Charles L. Eastlake,
and Owen W. Davis.'
For another of Davis' designs from this appendix see this pair of highly unusual candlesticks, now sold to a private U. S. collection.
See also a rare candlestick designed by Eastlake from this appendix now sold to the Fitzwilliam Museum Cambridge.
Owen Davis' obituary was published in 'The Builder' on the 25th July 1913.
Copyright © Images & Content 2006 - 2024 Paul Shutler - All Rights Reserved
Powered by GoDaddy Website Builder