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A Pair of Antique Treen Small Taper Candlesticks
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A Pair of Antique Treen Small Taper Candlesticks

19th century
For Sale by Opus Antiques
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These lovely C19th tapersticks are finely turned from lignum vitae. Their elegant form makes them ideal for displaying with small candles.

They measure 7.8cm h x 2.5cm w at the base.

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Opus Antiques has dated these Antique Wooden Taper Candlesticks to the 19th Century.

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Description
These lovely C19th tapersticks are finely turned from lignum vitae. Their elegant form makes them ideal for displaying with small candles.

They measure 7.8cm h x 2.5cm w at the base.

Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated these Antique Wooden Taper Candlesticks to the 19th Century.

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Archive I A pair of small turned dark wood taper candlesticks featuring baluster-shaped shafts and circular flat bases.

A Pair of Antique Treen Small Taper Candlesticks

Archive II A pair of small turned dark wood taper candlesticks featuring baluster-shaped shafts and circular flat bases. View II
Archive III A pair of small turned dark wood taper candlesticks featuring baluster-shaped shafts and circular flat bases. View III
Archive IV A pair of small turned dark wood taper candlesticks featuring baluster-shaped shafts and circular flat bases. View IV
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A pair of small turned dark wood taper candlesticks featuring baluster-shaped shafts and circular flat bases.
A Pair of Antique Treen Small Taper Candlesticks
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A pair of small turned dark wood taper candlesticks featuring baluster-shaped shafts and circular flat bases.
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  • ObjectCandlesticks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialHardwood, Treen
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsBaluster shaft, Turned wood, Circular base

These nineteenth-century Victorian tapersticks are finely turned from dark brown hardwood treen, presenting a rich polished finish with visible grain patterns across the timber. Each stick has a circular flat base, a stepped moulding above the foot, a bulbous baluster-shaped shaft, and a slender upper neck beneath a small sconce. The turned wood details include subtle rings and grooves running along the vertical profile from base to top. They measure 7.8 cm high with a width of 2.5 cm at the base. Ideal for a gentleman's library, this pair suits display on a mantelpiece holding small candles to add traditional character to an interior shelf or desktop.

FAQs

Treen refers to small, functional household items made entirely of turned or carved wood. Taper candlesticks were specifically designed to hold narrow wax tapers, which were frequently kept on writing desks for melting sealing wax.

Craftsmen selected dense, durable hardwoods such as boxwood, lignum vitae, rosewood, walnut, or fruitwoods, which allowed for precise lathe turning and decorative mouldings.

Authentic antique treen pieces typically feature subtle asymmetrical variations from hand-lathe turning, gentle surface wear, natural grain shrinkage, and a smooth aged patina acquired over decades.

Pairing dark turned wood accessories with neutral linen, marble surfaces, or brass objects creates a balanced textural display on a mantelpiece, bookshelf, or writing desk.

Dust regularly using a soft, dry lint-free cloth and apply a thin coat of natural beeswax polish annually to nourish the timber, keeping them away from direct heat sources and standing moisture.
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