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Tall Pair of Old Sheffield Plated Candlesticks
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Tall Pair of Old Sheffield Plated Candlesticks

18th century
Sold 14 December 2024 · David Pickett Antiques
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Description

A good pair of 18th Century candlesticks. Bearing no makers marks but made of Old Sheffield Plate and dating to c1770. With a fluted design and standing on square felted bases.

The condition is good overall with no dents or splits. There is copper bleed to the raised edges and a couple of stubborn marks.

Height approx 29cm

Bases approx 11.5cm square.

Total weight approx 1.6kg.

Date of Manufacture

David Pickett Antiques has dated these Old Sheffield Plated Candlesticks to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
29cm (11.42")
Width
11.5cm (4.53")
Depth
11.5cm (4.53")
Reference Numbers
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SA1088471
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Description
A good pair of 18th Century candlesticks. Bearing no makers marks but made of Old Sheffield Plate and dating to c1770. With a fluted design and standing on square felted bases.

The condition is good overall with no dents or splits. There is copper bleed to the raised edges and a couple of stubborn marks.

Height approx 29cm

Bases approx 11.5cm square.

Total weight approx 1.6kg.

Date of Manufacture

David Pickett Antiques has dated these Old Sheffield Plated Candlesticks to the 18th Century.

Height
29cm (11.42")
Width
11.5cm (4.53")
Depth
11.5cm (4.53")
Reference Numbers
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SA1088471
David Pickett Antiques
David Pickett Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2020

Specialists in old sheffield plate

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A pair of tall, fluted silver-plated candlesticks featuring square stepped bases and detachable drip pans.
Tall Pair of Old Sheffield Plated Candlesticks
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A pair of tall, fluted silver-plated candlesticks featuring square stepped bases and detachable drip pans.
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  • ObjectCandlesticks
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialSilver, Copper, Pitch
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsFluted shafts, Square stepped bases, Beaded borders, Detachable nozzles
  • SizeH 29 cm (11 in) x W 11.5 cm (5 in) x D 11.5 cm (5 in)

Old Sheffield Plate is an early form of silver plating created by fusing a thin sheet of silver onto a thicker copper base ingot, predominantly produced from the mid-18th century until the mid-19th century when electroplating was introduced.

Items were handmade by fusing silver and copper under high heat, then rolling them into sheets that were hand-shaped, soldered, and often filled with a resin or pitch core to provide weight and stability.

Authenticity is often identified by observing the edges and wear points, where the thin layer of silver reveals the underlying reddish copper core, and by the absence of manufacturer marks, as many early makers were restricted from stamping their items.

They can be integrated as sophisticated focal points on dining tables, mantelpieces, or sideboards, contrasting polished metallic finishes with organic textures and natural light.

They should be cleaned gently using a non-abrasive silver cloth or mild specialist polish, avoiding harsh scrubbing that can wear through the thin silver layer to expose the copper beneath.
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