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Pair of Tall 19th Century Brass Twist Candlesticks
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Pair of Tall 19th Century Brass Twist Candlesticks

19th century
Sold 14 August 2024 · David Pickett Antiques
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A pair of tall brass twist candlesticks. Bearing no makers marks but dating to the mid 19th Century. With turned bases and of seamed construction. A good solid pair.

In good condition with only minor signs of age related wear.

Height approx 30.5cm

Base measures approx 13.5cm

Weight approx 1.7kg

Date of Manufacture

David Pickett Antiques has dated these Brass Twist Candlesticks to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
30.5cm (12.01")
Width
13.5cm (5.31")
Reference Numbers
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SA1047315
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Description
A pair of tall brass twist candlesticks. Bearing no makers marks but dating to the mid 19th Century. With turned bases and of seamed construction. A good solid pair.

In good condition with only minor signs of age related wear.

Height approx 30.5cm

Base measures approx 13.5cm

Weight approx 1.7kg

Date of Manufacture

David Pickett Antiques has dated these Brass Twist Candlesticks to the 19th Century.

Height
30.5cm (12.01")
Width
13.5cm (5.31")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1047315
David Pickett Antiques
David Pickett Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2020

Specialists in old sheffield plate

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A pair of polished brass candlesticks featuring barley twist stems and stepped circular bases against a neutral background.
Pair of Tall 19th Century Brass Twist Candlesticks
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A pair of polished brass candlesticks featuring barley twist stems and stepped circular bases against a neutral background.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectCandlesticks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBrass
  • ColourPolished Brass
  • MotifsBarley twist stem, Stepped circular base, Flared nozzle socket
  • SizeH 30.5 cm (12 in) x W 13.5 cm (5 in)

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Nineteenth-century brass candlesticks often reflect neoclassical, Victorian, or Regency design influences, characterised by formal proportions, flared circular bases, and turned or twisted stems that demonstrated advanced metalworking techniques of the period.

These items were typically produced using brass alloys, manufactured through sand casting or metal spinning methods, followed by hand-turning on a lathe to create complex profiles and threaded or fitted component assembly.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit heavy construction weight, casting imperfections, patination consistent with age, multi-part assembly with visible seams, and wear patterns around the socket and base undersides.

They can be integrated into modern settings by placing them on mantelpieces, sideboards, or dining tables to introduce metallic warmth, classical contrast, and vertical visual interest.

Preservation involves dusting with a soft dry cloth and avoiding aggressive chemical polishes that strip historical patina, preserving the natural oxidisation layer developed over decades.
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