Arts and Crafts lighten silver woes

THE sad plight of silver is as well known as the boom in all Arts and Crafts pieces – what happens when the two come together was the question at Sworders’ sale when this pair of plated candlesticks, right, were offered.

Stamped by the major Arts and Crafts figure W.A.S. Benson, the 121/2in (32cm) long pieces were in su…

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