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Pair of Antique Victorian Pewter and Tortoiseshell Candlesticks
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Pair of Antique Victorian Pewter and Tortoiseshell Candlesticks

19th century
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A really lovely and most unusual Pair of Late 19th Century Antique Victorian Pewter Candlesticks, the columns veneered in bands of tortoiseshell and rising from stepped and chamfered square bases, the undersides covered in green baize. Are they English or are they French ? We really can't make up our minds ! Constructive Feedback / Comment from fellow enthusiasts more than Welcome as always ~ 

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Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
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Applecross Antiques has dated these Pewter Tortoiseshell Candle Holders to the 19th Century.

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SA1148779
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Description
A really lovely and most unusual Pair of Late 19th Century Antique Victorian Pewter Candlesticks, the columns veneered in bands of tortoiseshell and rising from stepped and chamfered square bases, the undersides covered in green baize.
Are they English or are they French ? We really can't make up our minds ! Constructive Feedback / Comment from fellow enthusiasts more than Welcome as always ~ .
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fig 1. A pair of Victorian pewter candlesticks featuring square stepped bases and column shafts wrapped in mottled brown tortoiseshell.
fig 1. Pair of Antique Victorian Pewter and Tortoiseshell Candlesticks

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Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Date of Manufacture

Applecross Antiques has dated these Pewter Tortoiseshell Candle Holders to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1148779
Dealers Internal Ref
POAVPTC-23
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A pair of Victorian pewter candlesticks featuring square stepped bases and column shafts wrapped in mottled brown tortoiseshell.
Pair of Antique Victorian Pewter and Tortoiseshell Candlesticks
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Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

During the nineteenth century, craftspeople frequently combined pewter with natural materials such as tortoiseshell or horn to create decorative contrast. These items catered to the Victorian appetite for mixed-material metalware designed for domestic dining rooms and libraries.

Victorian candlesticks commonly used pewter, brass, silver plate, or bronze for the structural frame. Stems were sometimes inlaid or wrapped with tortoiseshell veneer, secured with spiralled metal wire or pinned borders.

Authentic nineteenth-century pewter exhibits a soft grey patina with mild surface oxidation rather than a bright shine. Period construction often shows hand-turned details, seams from casting, and subtle wear around weighted square bases.

Place a paired set on a mantelpiece, dark wood sideboard, or library desk to provide subtle architectural structure. Combining metallic elements with organic tortoiseshell tones allows them to integrate well alongside dark wood finishes and neutral surfaces.

Dust metal and organic surfaces gently with a soft microfibre cloth without using harsh chemical polishes. Keep tortoiseshell away from direct heat sources and high humidity to prevent cracking or peeling of the inlaid veneer.
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