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Pair of 18th Century Brass Candlesticks
Rue des Fontenelles
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Pair of 18th Century Brass Candlesticks

18th century
Description

Pair of 18th century brass low candlesticks with drip tray and candle pusher. One of the pair is damaged.

Dimensions - 12 x 13 cms

Physical Dimensions
Height
120cm (47.24")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Declaration

Rue des Fontenelles has dated these 18th Century Brass Candlesticks to the 18th Century.

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SA1069899
Description
Pair of 18th century brass low candlesticks with drip tray and candle pusher. One of the pair is damaged.

Dimensions - 12 x 13 cms

Height
120cm (47.24")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Date of Manufacture

Rue des Fontenelles has dated these 18th Century Brass Candlesticks to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1069899
Rue des Fontenelles
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2015

Specialists in french antiiques, decorative objects and french and european paintings.

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A pair of 18th century brass candlesticks featuring cylindrical shafts with push-up ejectors and wide saucer bases.
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Archive I A pair of 18th century brass candlesticks featuring cylindrical shafts with push-up ejectors and wide saucer bases.

Pair of 18th century Brass Candlesticks

Archive II A pair of 18th century brass candlesticks featuring cylindrical shafts with push-up ejectors and wide saucer bases. View II
Archive III A pair of 18th century brass candlesticks featuring cylindrical shafts with push-up ejectors and wide saucer bases. View III
Archive IV A pair of 18th century brass candlesticks featuring cylindrical shafts with push-up ejectors and wide saucer bases. View IV
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Rue des Fontenelles
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Chagford
Devon
United Kingdom
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Rue des Fontenelles
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A pair of 18th century brass candlesticks featuring cylindrical shafts with push-up ejectors and wide saucer bases.
Pair of 18th century Brass Candlesticks
Ref: SA1069899
A pair of 18th century brass candlesticks featuring cylindrical shafts with push-up ejectors and wide saucer bases.
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Eighteenth-century brass candlesticks are characterised by solid cast brass construction, simple geometric turnings, and practical features such as wide drip pans or saucer bases. During this period, functional elements like push-up ejector mechanisms were introduced to raise burning candles and extract wax stubs efficiently.

These pieces were typically cast in brass, an alloy of copper and zinc, using two-part moulds or core-casting techniques. Components were often hand-finished on a lathe, resulting in visible seam lines, subtle asymmetry, and hand-tooled incised decorative rings.

Authentic period examples demonstrate signs of manual production, such as hand-cut threads, seam joints along the column, and irregular underside casting. The metal often exhibits an uneven patina, soft surface wear, and subtle oxidation within crevices rather than uniform modern plating.

Position a pair on a fireplace mantelpiece, sideboard, or dining table to create symmetry and warm metallic contrast. Combining aged brass objects with contemporary ceramics or dark timber surfaces provides balance in modern traditional or eclectic spaces.

Remove wax build-up by soaking the pieces in warm water rather than using sharp metal tools that scratch the surface. Dust regularly with a soft cloth and apply gentle brass polish sparingly if a bright finish is preferred, preserving the natural patination.
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