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Rare Silver Victorian Night Light
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Rare Silver Victorian Night Light

19th century
Sold 31 August 2026 · Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
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Description

This is a very interesting rare Victorian night light. Complete with what I think is the original candle.

Fully marked for Birmingham 1898 Thomas White. Retailed by W Thornhill & Co Ltd, Bond Street, London.

Great condition, the base has minor distortion see pictures.

H 9.5 cm

Diameter 6.5 cm

Date of Manufacture

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire) has dated this Victorian Silver Night Light to the Victorian era.

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This is a very interesting rare Victorian night light. Complete with what I think is the original candle.

Fully marked for Birmingham 1898 Thomas White. Retailed by W Thornhill & Co Ltd, Bond Street, London.

Great condition, the base has minor distortion see pictures.

H 9.5 cm

Diameter 6.5 cm

Date of Manufacture

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire) has dated this Victorian Silver Night Light to the Victorian era.

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Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
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A Victorian silver night light holder featuring a rounded base holding a small wax candle beneath a scalloped shell-shaped reflector shade. SOLD31 AUG 26
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Archive I A Victorian silver night light holder featuring a rounded base holding a small wax candle beneath a scalloped shell-shaped reflector shade. SOLD31 AUG 26

Rare Silver Victorian Night Light

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Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
Telephone 07710 931929
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A Victorian silver night light holder featuring a rounded base holding a small wax candle beneath a scalloped shell-shaped reflector shade.
Rare silver Victorian night light
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A Victorian silver night light holder featuring a rounded base holding a small wax candle beneath a scalloped shell-shaped reflector shade.
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  • ObjectCandle Holders
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSilver, Wax
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsFluted shell reflector, Scalloped rim, Moulded circular base

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A Victorian silver night light holder is a specialised lighting accessory designed to secure a small wax candle, featuring an integrated metal hood or shell reflector to direct ambient illumination while protecting the flame from draughts.

These pieces were predominantly crafted from solid sterling silver or silver plate, featuring cast circular bases paired with chased, pressed, or fluted metal reflectors engineered to amplify candlelight.

Authentic period examples generally display official hallmarks or maker marks stamped into the silver, accompanied by age-consistent wear, subtle hand-finishing details, and historic assembly methods near the reflector attachment.

Position this piece on a bedside table, desk, or fireplace mantelpiece to add historical interest and reflective metallic warmth, pairing it with either traditional candles or subtle LED alternatives.

Maintain the finish by wiping gently with a soft microfibre cloth and applying specialised silver polish sparingly, ensuring harsh chemicals are avoided to prevent damaging delicate hallmarks or electroplated surfaces.
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