Item number: 58213
A modernist sterling silver candelabra,
Sheffield 1991 by Simon J. Beer
A five light candelabra, subdivided by vertically arranged cylindrical forms connected by horizontal cylindrical bars. The drip pans detachable to facilitate cleaning, the whole candelabra dismountable.
An unconventional sterling silver candelabra whose flexible conception allows a variety of options in composition.
52.9 cm / 20.82″ length (between the edges of the drip pans), 17.9 cm / 7.04″ tall; 930.7 g / 29.92 oz
The silversmith Simon Jonathan Beer was apprenticed to David Mellor in Sheffield and gradutaed later in London at the Sir John Cass College. He established his studio in Lewes/Sussex and was known especially for his ecclesiastical silver works. For further information about Simon J. Beer please refer to Andrew, John / Styles, Derek (London 2015): Designer British Silver. From studios established 1930 – 1985. P. 505 and 506.
