A set of four George III silver candlesticks by William Cattell, hallmarked London 1771, with a matched pair of three-light arms by Louisa Courtauld & George Cowles, London c. 1775*. Cast construction, shaped hexagonal bases with shells at the corners, shell-capped inverted baluster stems and spool-shaped sockets. Engraved with the Bewes family crest**. Height of candelabra 16.5" (41.9cm), height of candlesticks 11.25" (28.6cm) high, 167.9 troy oz (5221g).

*the arms with nozzels by William Abdy II London 1810.

**Given the distinct crest engraved upon these candlesticks, together with their date of
hallmarking they were undoubtedly in the possession of the Bewes family, of St. Neot
in the County of Cornwall and later of Plymouth in the County of Devon. Further,
their manufacture meshes in well with the marriage of Harry Bewes (born 1741 died
28th March 1793), of Beaumont House, Plymouth in the aforesaid county and Sarah
Tonkin (born 25th February 1752 died October 18351) at the Parish Church of St.
Charles the Martyr, Plymouth on the 26th February 1772.