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Handsome Tall (14 1/2") Open Oak Barley Twist Candlesticks C.1910
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Handsome Tall (14 1/2") Open Oak Barley Twist Candlesticks C.1910

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Puckerings
Description

A particularly fine pair of antique Oak candlesticks, and with much skill were lovingly carved, with an open barley twist design.

The tops have decorative brass tops, a winning combination with the rich coloured Oak.

Taller than most towering 14 1/2" with a base diameter measuring 6".

Edwardian in era, dating to c.1900 /1910. Excellent condition.

Item: 44483

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Date of Manufacture

Puckerings has dated these Oak Barley Twist Candlesticks to the 1910s.

Independent Date Check ID 08716912
Dealer's Item Date1910s
Sellingantiques Date1910s
Sellingantiques agingItem 105-135 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1910s:
Cast brass sconces with foliate relief: metalwork typical of the Edwardian period.
Open barley twist stems: skilled lathe-turning and carving popular around 1910.
Dished circular bases: turned quarter-sawn oak showing prominent silvery flecks.
Aged green baize to the underside: original protective lining with gentle handling wear.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
36.8cm (14.49")
Width
15.2cm (5.98")
Depth
15.2cm (5.98")
Reference Numbers
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SA1102416
Dealers Internal Reference
44483
Description
A particularly fine pair of antique Oak candlesticks, and with much skill were lovingly carved, with an open barley twist design.

The tops have decorative brass tops, a winning combination with the rich coloured Oak.

Taller than most towering 14 1/2" with a base diameter measuring 6".

Edwardian in era, dating to c.1900 /1910. Excellent condition.

Item: 44483

FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From the UK

Date of Manufacture

Puckerings has dated these Oak Barley Twist Candlesticks to the 1910s.

Independent Date Report ID 08716912
Dealer's Item Date1910s
Sellingantiques dating1910s
Sellingantiques agingItem 105-135 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1910s:
Cast brass sconces with foliate relief: metalwork typical of the Edwardian period.
Open barley twist stems: skilled lathe-turning and carving popular around 1910.
Dished circular bases: turned quarter-sawn oak showing prominent silvery flecks.
Aged green baize to the underside: original protective lining with gentle handling wear.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
36.8cm (14.49")
Width
15.2cm (5.98")
Depth
15.2cm (5.98")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1102416
Dealers Internal Ref
44483
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Archive I A pair of dark oak candlesticks featuring open barley twist stems and brass nozzles set on circular bases.

Handsome Tall (14 1/2") Open Oak Barley Twist Candlesticks C.1910

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A pair of dark oak candlesticks featuring open barley twist stems and brass nozzles set on circular bases.
Handsome Tall (14 1/2") Open Oak Barley Twist Candlesticks c.1910
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A pair of dark oak candlesticks featuring open barley twist stems and brass nozzles set on circular bases.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectCandlesticks
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialOak, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsOpen barley twist, turned circular bases, brass sconces
  • SizeH 36.8 cm (14 in) x W 15.2 cm (6 in) x D 15.2 cm (6 in)

This pair of Edwardian candlesticks dates to c.1910 and embodies the English Country House style. Each piece comprises a rich dark brown oak shaft carved with an open barley twist, rising from a turned circular wooden base and topped with a decorative brass sconce. The combination of warm timber and polished metal creates a traditional aesthetic suited for period interiors. Measuring 36.8 cm high, 15.2 cm wide and 15.2 cm deep, these decorative items provide a practical and striking addition to a mantelpiece in a living room, dining room or study. They serve as functional candleholders or tabletop display pieces within a home setting.

FAQs

Barley twist, or Solomonic column, design originated in classical architecture and became popular in English woodwork during the 17th-century Restoration period, experiencing a major revival during the late Victorian and Edwardian eras.

Craftsmen constructed open barley twist candlesticks by turning timber on a lathe and hand-carving the hollow central spiral, frequently adding brass nozzles at the top to securely hold candles and prevent scorch marks.

Authentic period examples often display slight hand-carving variations between a pair, weighted circular bases, brass nozzle inserts, and accumulated oxidisation or natural patina within the recessed twists.

Position wooden candle holders on a mantelpiece, dining sideboard, or console table alongside contemporary ceramics to create visual contrast between traditional wood turning and modern textures.

Clean the timber regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply natural beeswax polish annually, while avoiding harsh liquid cleaners on brass components to preserve historical surface finish.
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