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Pair of Old Sheffield Plate Candlesticks
Flora Fauna Antiques
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Pair of Old Sheffield Plate Candlesticks

18th century
Description

Beautiful pair of antique Georgian period old Sheffield plate candlesticks with attractive acanthus leaf decoration to stem bases.

Fixed drip pans.

Condition: Some copper bleed, more so to one, as shown in the photos and a little spotting to the copper on the stem of one. No splits and all aspects are sound and secure. They stand straight and have been cleaned and hand polished and are ready to use. No felt bases.

The candles used in the photos are the True Grace brand and are the type with the tapered bottoms. (Not included).

No visible maker's mark.

Measurements:

Height: 25.75cm

Base diameter: 12.5cm

Combined weight: 2.29kg

Declaration

Flora Fauna Antiques has dated these Old Sheffield Plate Candlesticks to the Georgian era.

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SA1150367
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1845
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Description
Beautiful pair of antique Georgian period old Sheffield plate candlesticks with attractive acanthus leaf decoration to stem bases.

Fixed drip pans.

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Condition: Some copper bleed, more so to one, as shown in the photos and a little spotting to the copper on the stem of one.
Flora Fauna Antiques

No splits and all aspects are sound and secure. They stand straight and have been cleaned and hand polished and are ready to use. No felt bases.

fig 1. A pair of antique silver-plated candlesticks with gadrooned rims, acanthus leaf details, and exposed copper highlights on round bases.
fig 1. Pair of Old Sheffield Plate Candlesticks

The candles used in the photos are the True Grace brand and are the type with the tapered bottoms. (Not included).

No visible maker's mark.

Measurements:

Height: 25.75cm

Base diameter: 12.5cm

Combined weight: 2.29kg

Date of Manufacture

Flora Fauna Antiques has dated these Old Sheffield Plate Candlesticks to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1150367
Dealers Internal Ref
1845
Flora Fauna Antiques
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Archive I A pair of antique silver-plated candlesticks with gadrooned rims, acanthus leaf details, and exposed copper highlights on round bases.

Pair of Old Sheffield Plate Candlesticks

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A pair of antique silver-plated candlesticks with gadrooned rims, acanthus leaf details, and exposed copper highlights on round bases.
Pair of Old Sheffield Plate Candlesticks
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Old Sheffield Plate is a historic metalworking process invented in the 1740s where a sheet of sterling silver was fused onto a copper ingot before being rolled into thin sheets. This technique allowed manufacturers to produce durable silverware at a lower price point than solid sterling silver until the electroplating method replaced it in the 1840s.

Georgian period candlesticks were predominantly manufactured using cast sterling silver, Old Sheffield Plate (silver fused to copper), brass, or cast iron. Sheffield plate items often incorporated lead-filled bases or cast silver mounts to reinforce rims and borders.

Authentic pieces generally display evidence of copper showing through worn areas, known as copper bleed, particularly on high-friction points. Furthermore, they often feature visible seams, exposed copper edge wires rolled with silver foil, and lack modern electroplating marks.

Antique silver and copper candlesticks offer rich visual contrast when paired with contemporary stone surfaces, rustic wooden dining tables, or minimalist plaster mantelpieces. Arranging them as a symmetric pair or combining them with mixed-metal accents creates a balanced, layered room design.

Clean Sheffield plate gently using a soft cloth and non-abrasive silver polish specially formulated for antique silver. Avoid harsh dipping chemical solutions or aggressive rubbing, as excessive force can wear down the delicate silver layer and accelerate copper exposure.
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