Pair of candlesticks 1716 - 1717

This pair of silver candlesticks, crafted by Joseph Bird between 1716 and 1717, are simple yet elegant in design. The candlesticks feature a hexagonal base, a slender shaft, and a flared cup, all meticulously crafted with delicate molding. These candlesticks, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, are a testament to Bird's mastery of silversmithing during the early 18th century.