A very rare William III britannia silver lighthouse caster, London 1698 by Andrew Raven Silversmith_Stephen Adams

A very rare William III britannia silver lighthouse caster, London 1698 by Andrew Raven Silversmith_Stephen Adamsenquire A very rare William III britannia silver lighthouse caster, London 1698. Britannia Standard, with a turned and fluted finial to the domed, pierced cover engraved with scrolls and flowers with bayonet fixing mounts. The main body of the caster is plain with applied bands to the rim and body. All standing on a lobed, fluted foot. Crest to side, see pictures. Hallmarked for London 1698 by Andrew Raven. Maker's mark to the body and lid. Of

thus this pair are an important example of how silversmiths worked closely together to produce exceptionally fine pieces

Of pierced oval form

see pictures

eight dessert forks in fiddle and shell pattern

An absolutely excellent pair of Georgian candlesticks of very attractive form and superb colour and patina

surmounted by raised

Weight: 802 g or 28

Marked to the reverse for London 1743 by John Robinson

ferns and arabesques

Very few examples of his work have survived

principally dating to the early nineteenth century

Very minor signs of wear to the decoration