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Lord Frederick FitzClarence's Silver Candle Snuffers and Stand
- This pair of Georgian silver candle snuffers and stand belonged to Lord Frederick FitzClarence
- FitzClarence was the illegitimate son of the future King William IV and the actress Dorothea Jordan
- The tray is richly adorned with finely chased Rococo decoration, animated by bold lion masks
- The stand was crafted in 1818 by John Wakefield, while the snuffers were made shortly thereafter by Thomas Robins
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John Wakefield and Thomas Robins
Hallmarked London, 1818 and 1820
This distinguished pair of George III silver candle snuffers and stand belonged to Lord Frederick FitzClarence, a British Army officer and the illegitimate son of the future King William IV and the celebrated actress Dorothea Jordan. Preserved as a complete, armorially engraved set, these refined objects transcend elegant domestic silver to stand as artifacts of genuine. . .
John Wakefield and Thomas Robins
Hallmarked London, 1818 and 1820
This distinguished pair of George III silver candle snuffers and stand belonged to Lord Frederick FitzClarence, a British Army officer and the illegitimate son of the future King William IV and the celebrated actress Dorothea Jordan. Preserved as a complete, armorially engraved set, these refined objects transcend elegant domestic silver to stand as artifacts of genuine historical importance.
The stand was crafted in 1818 by John Wakefield, a respected London silversmith of the late Georgian period, while the snuffers were made shortly thereafter by Thomas Robins. The tray is richly adorned with finely chased Rococo decoration, animated by bold lion masks and eagle motifs that evoke strength and sovereignty. This regal decorative language, together with the date marks, suggests the ensemble was a personal gift to FitzClarence from his father, the future king.
The snuffers rest precisely within the shaped tray, their crisp profiles and balanced proportions reflecting the highest standards of early 19th-century English silversmithing. Engraved at the center are the arms of Lord Frederick FitzClarence as a Knight of the Guelphic Order, conjoined with those of his wife, Lady Augusta Boyle, daughter of the Earl of Glasgow. Together, the heraldry and provenance offer a rare glimpse into the private patronage and familial bonds of the British monarchy in the early 19th century.
Stand: 2 5/8" high x 9" wide x 4 1/2" deep
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