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Mid-century Greek Silver and Brass Candlestick
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Mid-century Greek Silver and Brass Candlestick

1940 - 1960
Sold 21 April 2025 · Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
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A lovely mid-century Greek silver and brass candlestick. Super planished finish to the top. The handle and base are made from brass. Reminds me of an early Greek/Roman design for an oil lamp. The simple design and use of a combination of materials has made a super items. Lila’s Lalaounis circa 1960.

H 6 cm

W 8 cm

L 13 cm

Date of Manufacture

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire) has dated this Greek Brass Candlestick to the 1960s.

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SA1123786
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A lovely mid-century Greek silver and brass candlestick. Super planished finish to the top. The handle and base are made from brass. Reminds me of an early Greek/Roman design for an oil lamp. The simple design and use of a combination of materials has made a super items. Lila’s Lalaounis circa 1960.

H 6 cm

W 8 cm

L 13 cm

Date of Manufacture

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire) has dated this Greek Brass Candlestick to the 1960s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1123786
Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
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A small mid-century Greek taper candlestick featuring a teardrop-shaped silver-toned base, a central brass socket holding a white candle, and a curved brass handle. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A small mid-century Greek taper candlestick featuring a teardrop-shaped silver-toned base, a central brass socket holding a white candle, and a curved brass handle. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Mid-century Greek Silver and Brass Candlestick

Archive II A small mid-century Greek taper candlestick featuring a teardrop-shaped silver-toned base, a central brass socket holding a white candle, and a curved brass handle. View II
Archive III A small mid-century Greek taper candlestick featuring a teardrop-shaped silver-toned base, a central brass socket holding a white candle, and a curved brass handle. View III
Archive IV A small mid-century Greek taper candlestick featuring a teardrop-shaped silver-toned base, a central brass socket holding a white candle, and a curved brass handle. View IV
Archive V A small mid-century Greek taper candlestick featuring a teardrop-shaped silver-toned base, a central brass socket holding a white candle, and a curved brass handle. View V
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A small mid-century Greek taper candlestick featuring a teardrop-shaped silver-toned base, a central brass socket holding a white candle, and a curved brass handle.
Mid-century Greek silver and brass candlestick
Ref: SA1123786
A small mid-century Greek taper candlestick featuring a teardrop-shaped silver-toned base, a central brass socket holding a white candle, and a curved brass handle.
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  • ObjectCandlesticks
  • Period1940 - 1960
  • StyleMid-Century Modern
  • MaterialSilver, Brass
  • ColourSilver and Gold
  • MotifsTeardrop base, Loop handle, Mixed metals, Polished finish

Mid-century Greek metalwork often combines traditional craft techniques with modern geometric or organic forms, frequently utilising mixed metals such as brass and silver.

These pieces typically employ base metals such as brass or bronze, often combined with silver plating or accents to create a contrasting two-tone finish.

Authenticity is generally determined by manufacturing marks, natural patina, weight, and construction methods characteristic of the mid-20th-century period.

Such pieces function well as accent items on mantelpieces, side tables, or bookshelves, introducing metallic texture and historic character to modern spaces.

Items should be cleaned gently using a soft cloth to preserve the natural oxidisation and patina, avoiding harsh chemical polishes that can strip the surface finish.
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