William Blews and Sons were brassworkers in Birmingham, England. The firm started in 1732 and closed about 1900. They had showrooms in London and exhibited candlesticks, bells and weights at The Great Exhibition in London in 1851.
This candleholder is designed to burn Palmers Patent Candles, (made from palm oil), and are spring loaded. Palmers candles were in use between1830 and 1860 and this candlestick would date to this period.
Brass with a Britannia Metal counter weight. The dolphin bracket in cast bronze. Bears William Blews nameplate.
Length. 260 mm. (10 1/2 inches).
Rare.