Bidspirit auction | Pair of English Sterling Silver

Pair of English Sterling Silver Candlesticks, Barker & Co., Birmingham - An elegant pair of English sterling silver candlesticks by Barker & Co., Birmingham, each raised on a stepped circular base with concentric banded decoration, tapering baluster-form stems, and shaped nozzles with removable bobeches. The bases bear clear British hallmarks including the lion passant for sterling standard, the Birmingham anchor assay mark, date letter, and maker’s mark “B & Co” for Barker & Co., a respected English silversmith active in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The clean, restrained profile and architectural symmetry reflect classic Edwardian taste with subtle Georgian revival influence. 12 in. H, 5.5 in. diameter (base), each. Condition: Good overall condition with light surface scratching and minor age-related wear consistent with use. Surfaces polished with typical softness to detail from cleaning. Hallmarks clear and legible. Likely weighted bases as customary for candlesticks of this type; no visible dents or significant structural damage observed.