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Pair of Tall Brass Twist Candlesticks
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Pair of Tall Brass Twist Candlesticks

19th century
For Sale by Athey Antiques
Description

Very attractive tall pair of brass open twist candlesticks.

With some minor marks which would probably polish out ( we prefer to leave them as they are ! ), overall these handsome and heavy candlesticks are in very good condition.

Please contact us for further details.

Reasonably priced delivery available.

Height 20.5" 52 cm

Diameter of base 7.5" 19 cm

All sizes approximate.

Date of Manufacture

Athey Antiques has dated these Brass Barley Twist Candlesticks to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Guide ID 08944867
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 115-150 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE VICTORIAN ERA:
Undersides of the bases show dark, uncleaned casting patina: undisturbed old metal.
Turned concentric grooves on sockets and base rims: standard late Victorian brass finishing.
Open spiral stems joined to turned collars: typical metalworking of the period.
Soft wear to the raised brass spirals: many decades of polishing and handling.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
52cm (20.47")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
19cm (7.48")
Reference Numbers
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SA1134981
Dealers Internal Reference
ath3739
Description
Very attractive tall pair of brass open twist candlesticks.
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With some minor marks which would probably polish out ( we prefer to leave them as they are ! ), overall these handsome and heavy candlesticks are in very good condition.
Athey Antiques

Please contact us for further details.

Reasonably priced delivery available.

Height 20.5" 52 cm

Diameter of base 7.5" 19 cm

All sizes approximate.

Date of Manufacture

Athey Antiques has dated these Brass Barley Twist Candlesticks to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Report ID 08944867
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques datingVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 115-150 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Victorian era:
Undersides of the bases show dark, uncleaned casting patina: undisturbed old metal.
Turned concentric grooves on sockets and base rims: standard late Victorian brass finishing.
Open spiral stems joined to turned collars: typical metalworking of the period.
Soft wear to the raised brass spirals: many decades of polishing and handling.

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
52cm (20.47")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
19cm (7.48")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1134981
Dealers Internal Ref
ath3739
Athey Antiques
Athey Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2010
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Alnwick
Northumberland
NE66 1JQ
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A pair of tall brass candlesticks featuring open barley twist stems and circular moulded bases.
Pair of tall brass twist candlesticks
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A pair of tall brass candlesticks featuring open barley twist stems and circular moulded bases.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectCandlesticks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBrass
  • ColourBrass
  • MotifsOpen twist stem, Circular moulded base, Flared sconce nozzle
  • SizeH 52 cm (20 in) x W 19 cm (7 in) x D 19 cm (7 in)

This Victorian pair of candlesticks takes the form of tall brass supports featuring open barley twist stems, circular moulded bases, and flared sconce nozzles, rendered in a warm metallic brass tone. Minor marks are visible on the metal surface alongside a bright golden polish. These substantial items measure 52 cm high, 19 cm wide, and 19 cm deep. They function well on a mantelpiece within an English Country House interior setting, offering a traditional method for holding taper candles during evening gatherings. The sturdy construction ensures stability when placed upon a flat surface, while the reflective metal finish catches the surrounding light in a room.

FAQs

The barley twist pattern, also known as Solomonic column design, became widespread in Europe during the seventeenth century. Originally inspired by classical architecture, the spiral form was adapted into woodwork and metal casting for decorative items including candlesticks and furniture legs.

Historic brass candlesticks were typically cast in pieces using sand moulds, then turned on a lathe and joined. Open twist stems were created using specialised casting techniques or hand-chasing to hollow out the central spiral core.

Authentic pieces usually display signs of hand-finishing, subtle asymmetries, and wear on the underside of the base. Look for threaded screw joints inside the stem, seam marks from two-part castings, and natural oxidisation in the recessed details.

Position them on a mantelpiece, dining table, or sideboard to add height and warm metallic tones. They function well as structural accents when paired with natural timber surfaces or modern monochrome backdrop decor.

Remove accumulated candle wax by soaking the area in warm water to soften it rather than scraping with metal tools. Clean the brass with a dedicated metal polish and a soft cloth, avoiding abrasive pads that could scratch the surface.
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