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C1880 - 1910 Fine Quality Twisted Brass Candlesticks
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C1880 - 1910 Fine Quality Twisted Brass Candlesticks

19th century
Description

Circa 1880-1910 A pair of good quality and unusual brass candlesticks with an open twist design. Each one weighs 2kgs.

They measure 40.5 cm in height and the base is 18cm in diameter. The last photograph shows the original lead weight inside the base.

They are exceptionally well made and have been polished but not lacquered and both are in good condition.

Postage and packing for the UK mainland only is included in the price and for outside areas or delivery abroad please contact us for a delivery quote.

Physical Dimensions
Height
41cm (16.14")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Declaration

Lancaster Antiques has dated these Twisted Brass Candlesticks to the 1890s.

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SA1117735
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1669
Description
Circa 1880-1910 A pair of good quality and unusual brass candlesticks with an open twist design. Each one weighs 2kgs.

They measure 40.5 cm in height and the base is 18cm in diameter. The last photograph shows the original lead weight inside the base.

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They are exceptionally well made and have been polished but not lacquered and both are in good condition.
Lancaster Antiques

Postage and packing for the UK mainland only is included in the price and for outside areas or delivery abroad please contact us for a delivery quote.

Height
41cm (16.14")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Date of Manufacture

Lancaster Antiques has dated these Twisted Brass Candlesticks to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1117735
Dealers Internal Ref
1669
Lancaster Antiques
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A pair of polished gold brass candlesticks featuring open-twist stems resting on circular bases.
C1880 - 1910 FINE QUALITY TWISTED BRASS CANDLESTICKS
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Twisted brass candlesticks featuring spiral or barley-twist stems gained wide popularity during the late Victorian and Edwardian eras, drawing stylistic inspiration from seventeenth-century Jacobean design. Technological developments in metal casting during the late nineteenth century permitted manufacturers to produce detailed open-twist stems efficiently for residential interiors.

These pieces were predominantly cast from brass, an alloy composed of copper and zinc. The circular base, open-twist stem section, and upper sconce were typically cast as individual components, joined via internal threaded steel rods, and hand-finished on a lathe.

Original pieces generally display substantial physical weight, subtle hand-finishing marks, and threaded steel assembly rods visible beneath the base. Unlike modern cast reproductions, period items often exhibit natural oxidisation in the recessed turns of the stem and gentle surface wear from historical handling.

Pairing brass candlesticks on a dining table, marble console, or fireplace mantelpiece introduces warm metallic accents to contemporary rooms. Arranging them alongside modern ceramics or natural wood surfaces creates a balanced contrast between historic craftsmanship and minimalist aesthetics.

Regular maintenance involves wiping the metal with a soft microfibre cloth to remove dust and oils. Soften spilled candle wax by applying warm water before wiping gently with a non-abrasive cloth, avoiding aggressive chemical cleaners or wire wool that can scratch the brass finish.
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