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Good Pair of Old Sheffield Plated Candlesticks
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Good Pair of Old Sheffield Plated Candlesticks

19th century
Sold 11 December 2025 · David Pickett Antiques
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A good solid pair of candlesticks made of Old Sheffield Plate. Bearing no makers marks but dating to c1820-1840. With reeded decoration and removable sconces. Felted to bases.

The condition is very good overall with no dents or splits. The plating is in good order but with some copper bleed to the raised decoration and around the base of the stems. A good useable pair.

Total weight approx 2.1kg.

Height approx 28cm

Base diameter approx 12cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
28cm (11.02")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Declaration

David Pickett Antiques has dated these Sheffield Plated Candlesticks to the 19th Century.

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SA1052909
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Description
A good solid pair of candlesticks made of Old Sheffield Plate. Bearing no makers marks but dating to c1820-1840. With reeded decoration and removable sconces. Felted to bases.

The condition is very good overall with no dents or splits.

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The plating is in good order but with some copper bleed to the raised decoration and around the base of the stems.
David Pickett Antiques

A good useable pair.

Total weight approx 2.1kg.

Height approx 28cm

Base diameter approx 12cm

Height
28cm (11.02")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Date of Manufacture

David Pickett Antiques has dated these Sheffield Plated Candlesticks to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1052909
David Pickett Antiques
David Pickett Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2020

Specialists in old sheffield plate

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A pair of antique Sheffield plated candlesticks featuring tapered columns, circular bases, and subtle copper bleed-through along the beaded borders.
Good Pair of Old Sheffield Plated Candlesticks
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A pair of antique Sheffield plated candlesticks featuring tapered columns, circular bases, and subtle copper bleed-through along the beaded borders.
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  • ObjectCandlesticks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialCopper, Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsTapered shafts, Beaded borders, Circular weighted bases, Ductile socket rims
  • SizeH 28 cm (11 in) x W 12 cm (5 in) x D 12 cm (5 in)

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Old Sheffield Plate is an early form of silver plating created by fusing a layer of silver onto a copper core, predominantly manufactured from the mid-18th century until the mid-19th century before electroplating was invented.

These items were crafted using a fused composite of sterling silver and copper, often featuring applied silver wire borders and weighted bases filled with pitch, resin, or plaster for stability.

Authenticity is identified by examining edges and worn areas where the underlying reddish copper core shows through the silver layer, alongside construction methods such as seam lines and period-appropriate maker marks or lack thereof.

They can be displayed on a dining table, mantelpiece, or sideboard to introduce classical metallic textures and a sense of history into contemporary living spaces.

Clean gently with a non-abrasive silver cloth and mild soapy water, avoiding harsh chemical dips that can strip the thin silver layer and expose the copper underneath.
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