London 1744, each with quatrefoil scalloped edged base, knopped column, spool capital and part marked friction fitting removable wax pan, crested, 11.5 x 11.5cm, 20cm high, 33.2ozt gross (2)George Wickes was one of the most important English silversmiths of the 18th century. He held a Royal warrant for the supply of silver to Frederick, Prince of Wales and the company that he founded eventually became Garrard & Co., - the former Crown jewellers - who are still in business in London today.