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Stylish Pair Solid Bronze Cobra Candlesticks
Rams Head Antiques
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Rams Head Antiques

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Stylish Pair Solid Bronze Cobra Candlesticks

1900 - 1920
Description

A stylish pair of antique bronze cobra candlesticks in excellent condition dating from around 1900.

These measure 18 cms high by 15 wide by 14 deep.

UK delivery is £10

Physical Dimensions
Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Declaration

Rams Head Antiques has dated these Bronze Cobra Candlesticks to the 1900s.

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SA1159613
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Rams Head Antiques is a family business based in Wolsingham in Weardale where we have had shop premises for 28 years. The shop is generally open every Saturday from 11 am till 3 pm.

You are most welcome to visit the shop but please always check to confirm we are open before travelling. We have been in the antiques trade for well over thirty years now and stock a wide and varied range of antiques and decorative items specialising in carpets and Eastern and Oriental items as well as Georgian and Victorian furniture, mirrors, oil paintings, prints, ceramics and clocks.

We can arrange worldwide delivery on all the items we have in stock, please ask for an accurate quote.

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We offer a full money back guarantee if you are not happy for whatever reason within a seven day period as long as the buyer pays for transportation costs.

Description
A stylish pair of antique bronze cobra candlesticks in excellent condition dating from around 1900.

These measure 18 cms high by 15 wide by 14 deep.

UK delivery is £10

Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated these Bronze Cobra Candlesticks to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1159613
Rams Head Antiques
Rams Head Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2014
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Rams Head Antiques Profile Page

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A pair of cast solid bronze candlesticks shaped as coiled cobras with detailed scales supporting lotus-form sconces with white candles.
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Rams Head Antiques

Rams Head Antiques
Telephone 07769 255 544
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Wolsingham
Weardale
Durham
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Sep 2014
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A pair of cast solid bronze candlesticks shaped as coiled cobras with detailed scales supporting lotus-form sconces with white candles.
Stylish Pair Solid Bronze Cobra Candlesticks
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A pair of cast solid bronze candlesticks shaped as coiled cobras with detailed scales supporting lotus-form sconces with white candles.
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Serpent and cobra motifs in metalware gained widespread popularity during the 19th century through Anglo-Indian trade and the Aesthetic Movement. These designs drew inspiration from traditional Asian symbolism where cobras represent protection and power, adapting the form into functional lighting objects.

These candlesticks were typically cast using solid brass or bronze using lost-wax or sand-casting methods. Hand-chasing was often applied afterwards to create detailed surface textures representing snake scales.

Authentic period cast bronze pieces exhibit natural patina, casting seams inside hollow sections, and hand-chased texture rather than uniform machine stamping. Weight is also a key indicator, as solid bronze or heavy brass construction feels substantial.

Cobra candlesticks serve as sculptural accents on a fireplace mantelpiece, console, or dark wood bookshelf. Placing them symmetrically in eclectic, dark academic, or maximalist room schemes creates a focal point.

Dust regularly with a soft dry cloth to maintain the surface finish. Avoid abrasive chemicals or harsh polishes that strip away the aged patina; a light application of microcrystalline wax can preserve the bronze finish.
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