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Rare Pair of Early 19th Century Pewter Candlesticks - Crested
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Rare Pair of Early 19th Century Pewter Candlesticks - Crested

19th century
Sold 4 January 2025 · David Pickett Antiques
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A rare pair of pewter candlesticks. Marked for the maker Cocks of London and dating to c1820. Of unusual design with domed bases, stylised stems and drip trays. Both are crested with a lion's head. Possibly for use onboard a ship or as altar candlesticks.

The condition is very good overall with no splits. Of very good colour with only slight signs of age related use to the sconces and the drip trays.

Total weight approx 1.2kg.

Height approx 23cm.

Base diameter approx 10cm.

Total span of 10cm at the widest point.

Date of Manufacture

David Pickett Antiques has dated these Antique Pewter Candlesticks to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
23cm (9.06")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Reference Numbers
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SA1008479
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A rare pair of pewter candlesticks. Marked for the maker Cocks of London and dating to c1820. Of unusual design with domed bases, stylised stems and drip trays. Both are crested with a lion's head. Possibly for use onboard a ship or as altar candlesticks.
fig 1. A pair of early 19th-century grey pewter candlesticks featuring flared bases, drip pans, and engraved crests.
fig 1. Rare Pair of Early 19th Century Pewter Candlesticks - Crested

The condition is very good overall with no splits. Of very good colour with only slight signs of age related use to the sconces and the drip trays.

Total weight approx 1.2kg.

Height approx 23cm.

Base diameter approx 10cm.

Total span of 10cm at the widest point.

Date of Manufacture

David Pickett Antiques has dated these Antique Pewter Candlesticks to the 19th Century.

Height
23cm (9.06")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Reference Numbers
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SA1008479
David Pickett Antiques
David Pickett Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2020

Specialists in old sheffield plate

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A pair of early 19th-century grey pewter candlesticks featuring flared bases, drip pans, and engraved crests.
Rare Pair of Early 19th Century Pewter Candlesticks - Crested
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  • ObjectCandlesticks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialPewter
  • ColourGrey
  • MotifsFlared bell base, Drip pan, Engraved crest, Baluster stem
  • SizeH 23 cm (9 in) x W 10 cm (4 in) x D 10 cm (4 in)

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These pieces can be used on mantelpieces or dining tables to introduce a tactile metallic element that contrasts effectively against modern minimalist surfaces or natural wood textures.

Pewter should be dusted gently with a soft cloth and avoided from harsh chemical polishes; preserving the aged patina is generally preferred by collectors over achieving a mirror shine.

Authentic pieces from this era often display maker marks or touchmarks on the base, characteristic weight, hand-finished surfaces, and a natural oxidisation patina that develops over centuries.

Traditional pewter is an alloy primarily composed of tin, historically alloyed with lead or copper to increase hardness, and was typically shaped using casting, hammering, and lathe-turning techniques.

Pewter candlesticks gained widespread popularity in domestic settings during the medieval period and remained a staple through the Georgian and Victorian eras, valued for their durability and metallic lustre.
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