Details
The first on a stepped hexagonal base engraved with a crest, rising to tapered hexagonal stem and conforming sconce; the second on a shaped square base, rising to conforming baluster stem with banded campana form sconce, each marked on undersides, the first engraved with initials TT to the underside
5 in. high (12.7 cm), the larger
The crest on the Gabriel Sleath example is that of Pennant, and borne by the Pennants of Downing and Bychton, co. Flint, the Pennants of Holywell, and later Baron Penrhyn.
Provenance
Probably anonymous sale; Christie's, New York, 11 February 1982, lot 290 (the second).
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