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A Pair of Adam Style Mahogany Candlesticks
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A Pair of Adam Style Mahogany Candlesticks

19th century
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A pair of late Victorian mahogany candlesticks, each candlestick of octagonal section with a campana shaped sconce over a slender baluster shaft to a double capstan above an upturned acorn shaped base, all with gilded harebells and leaves, on a spreading foot with a moulded edge, English circa 1880.

Condition: Excellent, both candlesticks are in very good condition with no marks or breaks, each stands well and straight and they have very elegant proportions and pleasing colour and patina.

Physical Dimensions
Height
46cm (18.11")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Declaration

Chequers Antiques has dated these Adam Style Mahogany Candlesticks to the Victorian era.

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SA1121518
Description
A pair of late Victorian mahogany candlesticks, each candlestick of octagonal section with a campana shaped sconce over a slender baluster shaft to a double capstan above an upturned acorn shaped base, all with gilded harebells and leaves, on a spreading foot with a moulded edge, English circa 1880.
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Condition: Excellent, both candlesticks are in very good condition with no marks or breaks, each stands well and straight and they have very elegant proportions and pleasing colour and patina.
Chequers Antiques
Height
46cm (18.11")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Date of Manufacture

Chequers Antiques has dated these Adam Style Mahogany Candlesticks to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1121518
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Archive I A pair of turned Adam style mahogany candlesticks featuring carved leaf detailing and octagonal bases.

A Pair of Adam Style Mahogany Candlesticks

Archive II A pair of turned Adam style mahogany candlesticks featuring carved leaf detailing and octagonal bases. View II
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Lombard Street
Petworth
West Sussex
GU28 0AG
United Kingdom
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A pair of turned Adam style mahogany candlesticks featuring carved leaf detailing and octagonal bases.
A Pair of Adam Style Mahogany Candlesticks
Ref: SA1121518
A pair of turned Adam style mahogany candlesticks featuring carved leaf detailing and octagonal bases.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectCandlesticks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleAdam Style
  • MaterialMahogany
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsOctagonal base, Turned column, Carved leaf motif, Urn form shaft
  • SizeH 46 cm (18 in) x W 18 cm (7 in) x D 18 cm (7 in)

This pair of late Victorian mahogany candlesticks exemplifies Adam style design in warm brown timber with a smooth polished finish and subtle gilded leaf motifs. Each piece stands on an octagonal spreading foot with a moulded edge, rising through a double capstan and a slender baluster shaft to a campana shaped sconce. The turned columns display carved leaf decoration upon upturned acorn shaped bases, demonstrating classic classical proportions with visible wood grain patterns running throughout the warm brown timber. Measuring 46 cm high, 18 cm wide, and 18 cm deep, these candlesticks sit securely upon any flat surface. They provide an elegant decorative accent suitable for placement upon a mantelpiece, sideboard, or dining table within a traditional living space.

FAQs

Adam style design, popularised in the late 18th century by architect Robert Adam, incorporates Neoclassical motifs such as urn shapes, delicate carving, and symmetrical geometric bases inspired by classical Greek and Roman architecture.

Dust regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish occasionally to nourish the timber, avoiding harsh chemicals, moisture, or direct heat sources.

Position them symmetrically on a sideboard, dining table centre, or mantelpiece to create visual balance and add warm, tactile timber accents to contemporary or traditional schemes.

Authentic period or faithful reproduction pieces feature Neoclassical proportions, octagonal or stepped bases, fluted columns, and carved urn motifs, showing natural timber grain and subtle hand-finishing.

These pieces were typically crafted from fine dense woods like mahogany, as well as cast bronze, brass, or Sheffield silver plate, often featuring turned or hand-carved detailing.
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