Please identify candlesticks

[greyowl]

I recognise the lion and the crown: 925, Sheffield. But what does the rest mean?

[dognose]

Hi,

Welcome to the Forum.

John Winter & Co., one of the great 18th century candlestick makers. Assayed at Sheffield in 1777.

Wonderful item. Is this one of a pair?

Trev.

[greyowl]

Thanks for the reply, Trev. 1777: wow! I have four of them.

[dognose]

A set of four! You're blessed!

John Winter served his apprenticeship under Thomas Law and made nothing but candlesticks, both in silver and Sheffield Plate. Your candlesticks would have been die-struck, the same dies were used in the manufacture of both materials. His mark is often found overstamped by important London silversmiths of the period. His work was always to a high standard and his candlesticks were made using silver solder, unlike many others who used soft solder.

Trev.