English 1786 Matthew Boulton Sterling Silver Convertible Candelabra Candlesticks fiddle pattern The box is lined in

The box is lined in purple velvet and satin throughout the interior

This piece is in the D’Orleans pattern

but there are two small chips in the underside of the rim

This piece dates to 1760

sterling 925-100 and the initial 'M' for the company director between 1907-1947

English 1786 Matthew Boulton Sterling Silver Convertible Candelabra Candlesticks fiddle pattern The box is lined inPresented is a fabulous pair of English Georgian sterling silver silverplate convertible candelabra. These candelabra were made by Matthew Boulton and date to 1786. Each candelabra consists of a central shaft, socle, and base that can be used on its own as a single candlestick, or with its three light top consisting of two arms and a central socle. The single candlestick bases are heavy gauge sterling silver, weighted for stability and to offset the