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Queen Anne silver taper stick London 1704 Richard Syngin (Syng).

Offered by: Louis Wine Ltd

Description
Queen Anne silver taperstick London 1704 Richard Syngin (Syng). The taperstick of plain early design with knopped stem and moulded circular base. Britannia standard silver. Weight 106 grams, 3.40 troy ounces. Height 10.7cm. Base diameter 7.0cm. Marks. Stamped underneath with a full set of clear English Britannia silver hallmarks. Literature. Silver tapersticks, averaging about 4- 5 inches high, are miniature table candlesticks used to hold a wax taper. Tapersticks would typically be found on a desk as they were not used for lighting; the melted sticks of wax were used for sealing letters, to give a flame for tobacco pipes or to light large candles. They are rarer than candlesticks and very few existed prior to the Queen Anne period. They usually appear in singles and pairs and are highly sought after.
Condition: Very slightly out of round base (could easily be aligned but have left as not of any real concern, stands flat and straight). Good clear hallmarks to underside of base. Good colour and patina. Reflections purely from photography only. Note: Tapersticks were not made until the early 18th century. This is a very early example and unusual circular form for a taperstick.

Provenance

James Robinson Inc New York 1959
Louis Wine Ltd Toronto 2024

More Information

Origin:	England
Period:	18th Century
Materials:	Britannia Silver
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	1704
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, Queen Anne
Dealer Reference #:	L3885
Incollect Reference #:	704899

Message from Seller:

Louis Wine Ltd., based in Toronto at 801-1240 Bay St, specializes in antique silver, jewelry, and decorative arts and is a fourth-generation family business. Originally founded in Ireland in 1880, the company relocated to Toronto in 1981 and continues to serve collectors worldwide. Reach them at 416-929-9333 or winerichard@hotmail.com.

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