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Posted 5 months ago
vetraio50
(358 items)
On Monday's I head on my northern hunt and yesterday came back with some copies of Pottery in Australia from the 1980's and a candlestick. The candlestick had eluded me for quite some time. susan had implanted the idea in my mind a year ago on CW when she had spotted another similar form in one of my postings. I found one of the glass versions yesterday.
This is called the 'Sheringham' candlestick designed for Wedgwood by Ronald Stennett-Wilson. It has a design similar to that of my Hobart cast-iron candlesticks designed by Robert Welsh.
They both are very similar are they not?
I believe the cast iron candlestick (the Hobart) was designed by Robert Welch in 1962. The Sheringham, I believe, dates to 1967. They both have in this case a series of three disks that make for a firm grip between your four fingers and thumb. They are both equally comfortable in the hand.
It is marked with the curved Wedgwood England acid etched mark.
Height: 14 cm or 5.5".
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Many thanks mustangtony!
Susan's comment is here:
http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/25664-lalique-coquilles-dish-a-f
The Robert Welsh candlesticks are here:
http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/58475-hobart-robert-welch
I love the two mediums together they make quite a impressive show!...:-)
Many thanks czechman, inky and ks85!
Thanks for the kind comments, imky!
Season's greetings to you all!
MERRY CHRISTMAS VETRAIO50 AND PAULO :) stunning caandlesticks:) love them:)
Do you have a stall at Sydney Antique Center?
Hi Amanda, no that would be someone else.
Many thanks Sean, Marty and to you too Amanda!
your very welcome vetraio50 :)
Merry Christmas ! Vetraio .
Buon Natale, Vespa!
Many thanks Amber!
Hope all is well and that all is in readiness for the week ahead!
They're both great!Cannot decide which onei like the best!!! :) Feliz Navidad, vetraio!!!
I LOVE THEM BOTH and they are fun to look at :)
Love the combo! Dark and light. Brings the details of both forward so nicely.
Yes, Santa has packed up his sleigh here, ready to go, but presents can be taken off still if we are naughty!
I had a dream that I found two more "eagles" a couple of days ago...you must be on my mind as the thrifting has been very dry for the last couple of weeks. Naturally I saw the dream as a sign that I will find treasure : ))
Many good wishes for you and yours V. Hugs to Paulo!
Thank You vetraio50. And to You and Yours Also !!
Merry Christmas to you, and hope you get some good finds your way. Phil.
These beautiful candlesticks complement each other!! Very Best Wishes to you and your partner for a most joyous and festive Christmas time! Peace and Goodwill to All!! :-)
Thanks to you all! Mac63, mattyG, musikchoo,Amanda, Hunter, ozSmarty, austro, Sean, Amber, Justanovice and Phil, too!
Sheringham candlestick was and is simply wonderful! - year after year. : )
vetraio50 has stunning taste , no matter what he touches it turns into "GOLD"!!!
Amen. : )
These are stunning Vetraio!
Many thanks wolcott1!
Thanks too to Sean B and MiKKo,
Wow, vetraio50 they are Amazingly Beautiful.
Many thanks bratjdd!
Many thanks cobaltcobold!
Many thanks MacArt!
great candlesticks especially the iron one best wishes to you and your loved ones
And to you and Yours, vlkma!
Thanks again, Manikin, from a cooler (but humid), sunny Sydney!
Season's Greetings and thanks to you and Yours, Tonino!
Many thanks again, toracat! How goes it?