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A small pair of Edwardian Satirical Silver Pricket Candlesticks, depicting drunken Scotsmen wearing kilts, leaning against lamp-posts, on domed circular bases.
By Saunders & Shepherd, Chester, 1905. Also stamped with registered design numbers: 465956.
Probably inspired by a contemporary quote by Andrew Lang; "Politicians use statistics in the same way that a drunk uses lamp-posts—for support rather than illumination".
Andrew Lang (March 31 1844 – July 20 1912) was a Scottish poet, novelist, and literary critic, and contributor to anthropology.
Dimensions
H 58 mm (2.28 inches) DIA 44 mm (1.73 inches)Weight
33.00 Grams (1.06 troy ounces)Condition report
In good condition with no damage or repair, one sconce slightly bent over.Stock number
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