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1860-90 an Iron Spiral Candlestick
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1860-90 an Iron Spiral Candlestick

19th century
Description

Circa 1860-1890 an iron spiral candlestick with the original lovely polished oak base and in good condition.

The candlestick measures 20cm in height and the base is approximately 10cm in diameter.

Postage and packing within the UK mainland only is included in the price and for outside areas or delivery abroad please contact us for a quote.

Physical Dimensions
Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Declaration

Lancaster Antiques has dated this Antique Iron Spiral Candlestick to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1015800
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1794
Description
Circa 1860-1890 an iron spiral candlestick with the original lovely polished oak base and in good condition.

The candlestick measures 20cm in height and the base is approximately 10cm in diameter.

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Postage and packing within the UK mainland only is included in the price and for outside areas or delivery abroad please contact us for a quote.
Lancaster Antiques
Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Date of Manufacture

Lancaster Antiques has dated this Antique Iron Spiral Candlestick to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1015800
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1794
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An antique 19th-century iron spiral candlestick with a top hanging hook and internal slider, set into a turned dark wood base.
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Archive I An antique 19th-century iron spiral candlestick with a top hanging hook and internal slider, set into a turned dark wood base.

1860-90 AN IRON SPIRAL CANDLESTICK

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An antique 19th-century iron spiral candlestick with a top hanging hook and internal slider, set into a turned dark wood base.
1860-90 AN IRON SPIRAL CANDLESTICK
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An antique 19th-century iron spiral candlestick with a top hanging hook and internal slider, set into a turned dark wood base.
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An iron spiral candlestick is a functional lighting device featuring a coiled metal cylinder mounted on a weighted base. A sliding lever or tab moves along the internal spiral channel, allowing the user to raise the candle as the wax burns down.

These candlesticks were constructed by shaping forged or rolled iron into a tight helical coil around a central spindle cavity. The metal structure was subsequently fitted into a turned wooden or cast metal base to provide stability.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-turned wooden bases, slight irregularities in the metal coil alignment, and dark natural surface oxidisation. The height-adjusting mechanism should move smoothly through the forged spiral channel without modern machine solder.

An antique spiral candlestick can be displayed as a singular decorative object on a timber mantelpiece, curated within a collection of period metalware, or placed on a dining side table to provide textural contrast against contemporary surfaces.

The metal column should be kept dry and periodically treated with clear microcrystalline wax to prevent active rusting. The turned wooden base requires occasional wipedown with a soft cloth and a gentle application of beeswax to preserve the timber finish.
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