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Pair of Trench Art Candlesticks
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Pair of Trench Art Candlesticks

1900 - 1920
Description

Decorative pair of trench are candlesticks , made from American bayonets

Height 14 inches or 36 cms

width 8 inches or 20 cms

Depth 8inches or 20 cms

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Merchant House Antiques has dated this Trench Art Iron Candelabras to the 1900s.

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SA1152713
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Mha002/5070/5022
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Description
Decorative pair of trench are candlesticks , made from American bayonets

Height 14 inches or 36 cms

width 8 inches or 20 cms

Depth 8inches or 20 cms

Date of Manufacture

Merchant House Antiques has dated this Trench Art Iron Candelabras to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1152713
Dealers Internal Ref
Mha002/5070/5022
Merchant House Antiques
Merchant House Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2008

4th generation of antiques specialists. Expert in quality 19th century european furniture - specialists in farmhouse tables.

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A pair of dark patinated metal three-light candelabras constructed from re-purposed military bayonet parts and scrollwork legs.
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Archive I A pair of dark patinated metal three-light candelabras constructed from re-purposed military bayonet parts and scrollwork legs.

Pair of Trench Art Candlesticks

Archive II A pair of dark patinated metal three-light candelabras constructed from re-purposed military bayonet parts and scrollwork legs. View II
Archive III A pair of dark patinated metal three-light candelabras constructed from re-purposed military bayonet parts and scrollwork legs. View III
Archive IV A pair of dark patinated metal three-light candelabras constructed from re-purposed military bayonet parts and scrollwork legs. View IV
Archive V A pair of dark patinated metal three-light candelabras constructed from re-purposed military bayonet parts and scrollwork legs. View V
Archive VI A pair of dark patinated metal three-light candelabras constructed from re-purposed military bayonet parts and scrollwork legs. View VI
Archive VII A pair of dark patinated metal three-light candelabras constructed from re-purposed military bayonet parts and scrollwork legs. View VII
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A pair of dark patinated metal three-light candelabras constructed from re-purposed military bayonet parts and scrollwork legs.
Pair of trench art candlesticks
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A pair of dark patinated metal three-light candelabras constructed from re-purposed military bayonet parts and scrollwork legs.
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  • ObjectCandelabras
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleTrench Art
  • MaterialIron, Steel
  • ColourDark Grey
  • MotifsBayonet socket candle cups, Scrollwork tripod legs, Ring support frame, Riveted metal joinery

This pair of trench art candlesticks originates from the 1900 period in an industrial loft style, constructed from iron and steel with a dark grey patinated finish. Each candelabrum incorporates three repurposed military bayonet parts forming candle cups, supported by a central stem within a ring support frame and riveted metal joinery. The base features scrollwork tripod legs ending in curved feet resting upon a sideboard top. Visible details include industrial riveted joins and aged metal wear across the surfaces. Measuring 36 cm in height by 20 cm in width and 20 cm in depth, these items suit display on a sideboard top in a living room, dining area, or study. Their functional metal design provides sculptural ambient lighting for modern residential interiors.

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Trench art encompasses items created by soldiers, prisoners of war, or civilians using military debris, shell casings, and ordnance components. The practice gained widespread prominence during the First World War, turning battlefield waste into functional or commemorative objects.

Trench art lighting pieces typically incorporate spent brass shell casings, iron bayonet sockets, rifle hardware, and hand-forged steel straps. These components were reshaped, riveted, or welded together using available metalsmithing tools.

Authentic pieces often exhibit original military ordnance markings, factory serial numbers, or maker stamps on component parts. Signs of hand-working, period joinery methods like riveting, and natural surface patination also indicate age and original construction.

These structured metal pieces pair effectively with raw timber surfaces, exposed brick, and muted colour palettes. Position them symmetrically on a sideboard or mantelpiece to create an industrial focal point within traditional or modern interiors.

Keep metal items in a dry indoor environment to prevent active corrosion or rust formation. Dust regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply a thin layer of microcrystalline wax to protect the natural patination and surface finish.
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