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Qajar Persian Hand-engraved Brass Candlestick, C.1880, Large
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Qajar Persian Hand-engraved Brass Candlestick, C.1880, Large

19th century
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Persia, Qajar period, circa 1880. Cast brass candlestick of impressive size with tulip nozzle and three-sided pyramidal base. Hand engraving (qalam-zani) throughout: nastaliq cartouches over hunting and courtly scenes, birds and animals. Later electrified; central channel and two small holes. Can be oriented so the side hole is not visible and used as a candlestick, or easily adapted with a lampholder as a characterful table lamp base. Age patina, rubbing to mastic, minor knocks; structurally sound.

Height 37 cm (14.6 in); base 17 × 14.5 cm (6.7 × 5.7 in); weight 2346 g (5.17 lb).

Please study the accompanying photographs carefully as they form an integral part of this description. If you have any questions, we will be happy to answer them. The item will be shipped with full tracking and insurance. It is important to note that shipping costs include labour, packaging and postage.

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Gillers Antiques Ltd has dated this Qajar Engraved Brass Candlestick to the 1880s.

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Persia, Qajar period, circa 1880. Cast brass candlestick of impressive size with tulip nozzle and three-sided pyramidal base.
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Hand engraving (qalam-zani) throughout: nastaliq cartouches over hunting and courtly scenes, birds and animals.
Gillers Antiques Ltd

Later electrified; central channel and two small holes. Can be oriented so the side hole is not visible and used as a candlestick, or easily adapted with a lampholder as a characterful table lamp base. Age patina, rubbing to mastic, minor knocks; structurally sound.

fig 1. A tall late 19th-century Qajar Persian brass candlestick featuring a wide triangular engraved base, a knopped stem, and a flared lotus socket.
fig 1. Qajar Persian Hand-engraved Brass Candlestick, C.1880, Large

Height 37 cm (14.6 in); base 17 × 14.5 cm (6.7 × 5.7 in); weight 2346 g (5.17 lb).

Please study the accompanying photographs carefully as they form an integral part of this description. If you have any questions, we will be happy to answer them. The item will be shipped with full tracking and insurance. It is important to note that shipping costs include labour, packaging and postage.

Date of Manufacture

Gillers Antiques Ltd has dated this Qajar Engraved Brass Candlestick to the 1880s.

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Archive I A tall late 19th-century Qajar Persian brass candlestick featuring a wide triangular engraved base, a knopped stem, and a flared lotus socket.

Qajar Persian Hand-Engraved Brass Candlestick, c.1880, Large

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A tall late 19th-century Qajar Persian brass candlestick featuring a wide triangular engraved base, a knopped stem, and a flared lotus socket.
Qajar Persian Hand-Engraved Brass Candlestick, c.1880, Large
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Qajar era metalwork, dating from the late 18th to early 20th century in Persia, is distinguished by elaborate hand-engraved surface decoration. Craftsmen frequently incorporated calligraphic inscriptions, floral arabesques, and figural representations onto brass and copper objects.

These pieces were typically cast in brass or bronze before being hand-engraved using chisels and gouges. Larger candlesticks often feature threaded or multi-sectioned knopped stems joined to a weighted cast base.

Authentic 19th-century Qajar pieces display hand-chased surface irregularities, historical wear around joint seams, and crisp, hand-engraved details rather than machine-stamped patterns. Natural oxidisation and age-related wear inside the candle socket also signal authenticity.

Position a tall brass candlestick as an accent on a sideboard, fireplace mantelpiece, or dining table to add historical texture. Pairing hand-engraved metalware with modern minimalist decor creates visual contrast.

Dust regularly with a soft dry cloth and avoid chemical polishes that strip away the natural patina. To clean tight engraved crevices, use a soft-bristled brush lightly dampened with soapy water, taking care to dry the metal thoroughly afterwards to prevent verdigris accumulation.
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