Name: Antique Silver Plated Corinthian Column Candlesticks C1880
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1148925
Price: 220 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Honey Tilley Antiques

Sold 29 October 2025 · Honey Tilley Antiques

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These are a handsome pair of antique silver plated candlesticks. Traditional design Corinthian columns. These have square stepped bases that is boldly bead mounted. The removable sconces are also bead mounted. Reeded stems rising to crisp capitols. These have been replated. c.1880 British made with a makers mark for Richard Hodd & Son of London stamped underneath.

Height: 28cm (11")

Declaration

Honey Tilley Antiques has dated these Silver Plated Candlesticks to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers

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SA1148925

Dealers Internal Reference

A37340

Dealers Notes

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Description

Height: 28cm (11")

Date of Manufacture

Honey Tilley Antiques has dated these Silver Plated Candlesticks to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers

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SA1148925

Dealers Internal Ref

A37340

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ObjectCandlesticks
Period19th century
StyleVictorian & Gothic
MaterialSilver-plated brass, Copper
ColourSilver
MotifsFluted shafts, Acanthus leaf capitals, Stepped square bases, Beaded edging

FAQs

Corinthian column candlesticks draw inspiration from classical Greek and Roman architecture, experiencing a major revival during the Victorian period as part of the broader classical revival movement.

These pieces are typically constructed using a base metal such as copper, brass, or Britannia metal, which is then coated in a thin layer of pure silver using traditional electroplating techniques developed in the 19th century.

Authenticity is usually verified through maker marks, the weight and feel of the piece, the presence of weighted bases often filled with resin or pitch, and the characteristic wear patterns revealing the base metal underneath.

They can be used as sophisticated dining table centrepieces, styled on a mantelpiece, or placed on a sideboard to introduce metallic contrast and classical symmetry into contemporary spaces.

Maintenance requires gentle cleaning with a specialised non-abrasive silver cloth or mild silver polish to avoid wearing away the thin electroplated layer, whilst preserving the natural patina in recessed details.