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An Extremely Rare Pair of 18th Century Sheffield Silver Candlesticks
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An Extremely Rare Pair of 18th Century Sheffield Silver Candlesticks

18th century
Sold 12 May 2025 · Andrew Cox Antiques
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An extremely rare pair of silver candlesticks, in superb condition, dating from the 18th Century. These wonderful examples are of column design, with squared and stepped bases. There is attractive engraved decoration to the edges of each base and both candlesticks feature charming Armorials of a Stag. The columns are elegantly plain, rising to a section of fine panelling at the top. Both sconces are removable, hallmarked and finished with reeded borders.

The Sheffield Assay Office opened in 1773, with these Candlesticks being hallmarked in 1793. To find an example of early 18th Century Sheffield assayed silver, other than in flatware is extremely rare. These stunning examples are as practical as they are decorative and would make a fantastic addition to any collection. Dimensions below.

Postage and Packing :- £12.00 UK

£26.00 Europe

£35.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents or splits.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable. Full marks to the bases, part marks to the sconces.

Maker :- Luke Proctor & Co.

Date :- Sheffield 1793.

Height :- 16.5 cms.

Base dimensions :- 8 cms. x 8 cms.

Date of Manufacture

Andrew Cox Antiques has dated these Antique Silver Candlesticks to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
16.5cm (6.50")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Reference Numbers
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SA1109472
Dealers Internal Reference
ACA1846
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Description
An extremely rare pair of silver candlesticks, in superb condition, dating from the 18th Century. These wonderful examples are of column design, with squared and stepped bases.
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There is attractive engraved decoration to the edges of each base and both candlesticks feature charming Armorials of a Stag.
Andrew Cox Antiques

The columns are elegantly plain, rising to a section of fine panelling at the top. Both sconces are removable, hallmarked and finished with reeded borders.

fig 1. A pair of polished silver candlesticks featuring tapered columns and square stepped bases.
fig 1. An Extremely Rare Pair of 18th Century Sheffield Silver Candlesticks

The Sheffield Assay Office opened in 1773, with these Candlesticks being hallmarked in 1793. To find an example of early 18th Century Sheffield assayed silver, other than in flatware is extremely rare. These stunning examples are as practical as they are decorative and would make a fantastic addition to any collection. Dimensions below.

fig 2. A pair of polished silver candlesticks featuring tapered columns and square stepped bases.
fig 2. An Extremely Rare Pair of 18th Century Sheffield Silver Candlesticks

Postage and Packing :- £12.00 UK

£26.00 Europe

£35.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents or splits.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable. Full marks to the bases, part marks to the sconces.

Maker :- Luke Proctor & Co.

Date :- Sheffield 1793.

Height :- 16.5 cms.

Base dimensions :- 8 cms. x 8 cms.

Date of Manufacture

Andrew Cox Antiques has dated these Antique Silver Candlesticks to the 18th Century.

Height
16.5cm (6.50")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1109472
Dealers Internal Ref
ACA1846
Andrew Cox Antiques
Andrew Cox Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2016

Specialists in quality antique silver, glassware, jewellery and object de vertu

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A pair of polished silver candlesticks featuring tapered columns and square stepped bases.
An extremely rare pair of 18th Century Sheffield silver candlesticks
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  • ObjectCandlesticks
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialSheffield Plate, Silver, Copper
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsTapered column, Stepped square base, Beaded border
  • SizeH 16.5 cm (6 in) x W 8 cm (3 in) x D 8 cm (3 in)

Sheffield plate is a composite material formed by fusing a layer of silver to a copper core, invented in the mid-18th century in Sheffield, England, as an accessible alternative to solid sterling silver.

These items were typically produced using fused metal plating techniques, often featuring weighted bases filled with resin or plaster for stability, and embellished with hand-stamped or chased borders.

Authentic pieces often exhibit small lines of exposed copper along the seams or edges due to wear, characteristic makers marks or absence of sterling hallmarks, and construction methods consistent with period manufacturing.

They can be displayed on a dining table centre, mantelpiece, or sideboard to introduce metallic contrast and historical depth into both minimalist and traditional design schemes.

Clean gently with a soft microfibre cloth and a specialist non-abrasive silver polish, avoiding harsh scrubbing that could wear away the thin silver layer covering the base metal.
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