By Omar Ramsden, a pair of Arts and Crafts 'Child Nymphs' silver candlesticks, London 1936, circular form, spot-hammered decoration, the stem with four cast figures below spool-shaped capitals, plain drip pans, loaded stems, height 14.6cm. (2) Provenance: A Private Collection of Omar Ramsden. Christie's London, Russian Works of Art and Important Silver, Thursday 29th November 2007, Lot 505. These candlesticks are recorded in Ramsden's workbook as order 2125 'Child Nymphs Candlesticks'. The entry, dated 19 November 1936, records the cost of the making the candlesticks as £4-8-0 with a selling price of £7-7-2.

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