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Pair of 18th Century Bell Metal Candlesticks
W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd
for sale €468     $508
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W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd

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Pair of 18th Century Bell Metal Candlesticks

18th century
Description

No:11215

Pair of 18th century circular Bell Metal candlesticks with reeded stem decoration

Circa1780

Price :£ 400-00p.

Height:10½”,(26.5cm),Width:4¾”,(12cm),Depth:4¾”,(12cm).

Physical Dimensions
Height
26.5cm (10.43")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Declaration

W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd has dated these Pair Bell Metal Candlesticks to the 18th Century.

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SA1174804
Dealers Internal Reference
11215
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Description
No:11215

Pair of 18th century circular Bell Metal candlesticks with reeded stem decoration

Circa1780

Price :£ 400-00p.

Height:10½”,(26.5cm),Width:4¾”,(12cm),Depth:4¾”,(12cm).

Height
26.5cm (10.43")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Date of Manufacture

W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd has dated these Pair Bell Metal Candlesticks to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1174804
Dealers Internal Ref
11215
W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd
W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2016

Specialists in 17th-18th and early 19th century fine english furniture, art, clocks and other objets d'art

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W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd

W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd
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86 Corn Street
Witney
Oxfordshire
OX28 6BU
United Kingdom
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A pair of 18th century bell metal candlesticks featuring fluted tapered stems and circular stepped bases.
Pair of 18th century Bell Metal Candlesticks
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A pair of 18th century bell metal candlesticks featuring fluted tapered stems and circular stepped bases.
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FAQs

Bell metal candlesticks are cast from a hard copper-and-tin alloy historically utilised for founding bells. During the eighteenth century, metalworkers crafted lighting objects from this material, producing candlesticks with a distinctive pale golden sheen and dense structure.

These pieces are made from bell metal, a specific form of bronze with a high tin content (typically around 20 percent). The high tin ratio gives the metal a lighter, bright tone compared to standard yellow brass or dark bronze.

Authentic eighteenth-century examples usually show evidence of hand-casting and hand-finishing, such as subtle asymmetric turnings or core-cast interior seams. They often possess noticeable weight due to the dense alloy, along with wear patterns on the base rims and sconces.

Georgian metal candlesticks are positioned in pairs along dining tables, mantlepieces, or sideboards to introduce warm metallic accents. Their clean geometric lines and fluted details allow them to complement both modern minimalist backgrounds and traditional scheme designs.

Preservation requires gentle dusting with a soft microfibre cloth and occasional cleaning using warm water with mild detergent to remove surface residue. Avoid harsh abrasive cleaners or chemical polishes that strip away historical patina and protective oxidisation.
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