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Pair of Late C18th / Early C19th Italian Silvered Carved Wooden Altar-style Candle-sticks.
For sale by M Lees and Sons
for sale €878     $953
£750
M Lees and Sons

M Lees and Sons

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    M.lees & sons , 'tower house' , severn st., worcester wr12nb tel . 07860826218
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Pair of Late C18th / Early C19th Italian Silvered Carved Wooden Altar-style Candle-sticks.

19th century
For Sale by M Lees and Sons
Description

Pair of late C18th / early C19th Italian silvered carved wooden altar-style candle-sticks.

Elegant pair of silvered candle-sticks raised on triform bases with scroll feet, the turned stem columns with leaf-carved and gadrooned detail. The tops fitted with brass candle-holders and tole drip-pans .

Some atmospheric wear and historic losses to the silvering.

H 24”

W 5”

D 5”

Italy c.1800

Physical Dimensions
Height
60cm (23.62")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Declaration

M Lees and Sons has dated these Italian Silvered Altar Candlesticks to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1193442
Dealers Internal Reference
ML 262
Dealers Notes

Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place .

Whether buying for pleasure , decoration or investment, we welcome you to our web-site or premises .

Past projects have included advising clients on forming and disposing of collections , furnishing period properties , hotel and commercial projects , also a shoot-room and lodge .

All goods are available to view and owned by M.Lees & Sons .

If visiting, a telephone call prior is advisable as due to the demands of the business the show-room does not have regular hours . Please feel free to contact us if we can be of assistance . Our inventory on the website Selling Antiques .co.uk showcases our range of stock, whilst more items are available to view on our website. Please visit us on:

www.leesantiquesworcester.com.

Tel. 01905 26620 / 07860826218

Located in the centre of Worcester in the shadow of the Cathedral with easy parking nearby. Exit Junction 7 M5 and follow the signs for Worcester Porcelain Museum . Our premises are located 100 metres from the Museum and 50 metres from Pay&Display car-park in nearby King St.

Description
Pair of late C18th / early C19th Italian silvered carved wooden altar-style candle-sticks.
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Elegant pair of silvered candle-sticks raised on triform bases with scroll feet, the turned stem columns with leaf-carved and gadrooned detail.
M Lees and Sons

The tops fitted with brass candle-holders and tole drip-pans .

Some atmospheric wear and historic losses to the silvering.

H 24”

W 5”

D 5”

Italy c.1800

Height
60cm (23.62")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated these Italian Silvered Altar Candlesticks to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1193442
Dealers Internal Ref
ML 262
M Lees and Sons
M Lees and Sons
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2013

M.lees & sons , 'tower house' , severn st., worcester wr12nb tel . 07860826218

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the M Lees and Sons Profile Page

Trade Associations

M Lees and Sons is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Pair of tall, hand-carved wooden altar candlesticks with an aged silver leaf finish, leaf motifs, and architectural bases.
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Archive I Pair of tall, hand-carved wooden altar candlesticks with an aged silver leaf finish, leaf motifs, and architectural bases.

Pair of Late C18th / Early C19th Italian Silvered Carved Wooden Altar-style Candle-sticks.

Archive II Pair of tall, hand-carved wooden altar candlesticks with an aged silver leaf finish, leaf motifs, and architectural bases. View II
Archive III Pair of tall, hand-carved wooden altar candlesticks with an aged silver leaf finish, leaf motifs, and architectural bases. View III
Archive IV Pair of tall, hand-carved wooden altar candlesticks with an aged silver leaf finish, leaf motifs, and architectural bases. View IV
Archive V Pair of tall, hand-carved wooden altar candlesticks with an aged silver leaf finish, leaf motifs, and architectural bases. View V
Archive VI Pair of tall, hand-carved wooden altar candlesticks with an aged silver leaf finish, leaf motifs, and architectural bases. View VI
Archive VII Pair of tall, hand-carved wooden altar candlesticks with an aged silver leaf finish, leaf motifs, and architectural bases. View VII
Archive VIII Pair of tall, hand-carved wooden altar candlesticks with an aged silver leaf finish, leaf motifs, and architectural bases. View VIII
Archive IX Pair of tall, hand-carved wooden altar candlesticks with an aged silver leaf finish, leaf motifs, and architectural bases. View IX
Archive X Pair of tall, hand-carved wooden altar candlesticks with an aged silver leaf finish, leaf motifs, and architectural bases. View X
Archive XI Pair of tall, hand-carved wooden altar candlesticks with an aged silver leaf finish, leaf motifs, and architectural bases. View XI
Archive XII Pair of tall, hand-carved wooden altar candlesticks with an aged silver leaf finish, leaf motifs, and architectural bases. View XII
Archive XIII Pair of tall, hand-carved wooden altar candlesticks with an aged silver leaf finish, leaf motifs, and architectural bases. View XIII
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M Lees and Sons

M Lees and Sons
Telephone 07860 826218 or 01905 26620
Location
Tower House
1 Castle Place
Severn St
Worcester
WR1 2NB
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/mleesandsons
Verified Since Feb 2013
Items For Sale 360
Items Sold 1,595
M Lees and Sons
M Lees and Sons
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Pair of tall, hand-carved wooden altar candlesticks with an aged silver leaf finish, leaf motifs, and architectural bases.
Pair of late C18th / early C19th Italian silvered carved wooden altar-style candle-sticks.
Ref: SA1193442
Pair of tall, hand-carved wooden altar candlesticks with an aged silver leaf finish, leaf motifs, and architectural bases.
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  • ObjectCandlesticks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleItalian Neoclassical
  • MaterialCarved Wood, Silver Leaf, Gesso
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsAcanthus leaf carving, Fluted baluster column, Architectural base
  • SizeH 60 cm (24 in) x W 12 cm (5 in) x D 12 cm (5 in)

This pair of late eighteenth to early nineteenth-century Italian Neoclassical altar-style candlesticks is carved from wood with an aged silver leaf and gesso finish. Each tall columnar candlestick stands on an architectural triform base with scroll feet and moulding details, rising through a turned stem with gadrooned decoration and acanthus leaf carving to a circular top fitted with a brass candle-holder and a tole drip-pan. The surfaces display atmospheric wear, losses to the silvering, and patches where the underlying gesso and wood are exposed. They measure 60 cm high, 12 cm wide, and 12 cm deep. These decorative candlesticks sit well atop a sideboard, console table, or mantelpiece in a living room, dining room, or hallway to bring classical warmth to an interior setting.

FAQs

Italian altar candlesticks were functional ecclesiastical objects crafted for religious spaces during the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. Designed with substantial height and architectural bases, these candle holders elevated light sources above church altars to enhance visibility during liturgy.

These pieces were typically carved from lightweight hardwoods, sealed with multiple layers of gesso preparation, and finished with silver leaf or argentone. A protective varnish or lacquer was often applied over the silver leaf to prevent rapid oxidisation and achieve a warm metallic lustre.

Authentic period examples demonstrate signs of hand-tooling, carved joint construction, and natural wear patterns where the underlying red or grey bole and timber show through the gesso. Original pricket spikes or converted brass nozzles at the top section also indicate traditional utility.

A paired set of tall altar candlesticks provides vertical proportion when placed at opposite ends of a large sideboard, console table, or wide fireplace mantelpiece. The textured, patinated finish creates visual contrast when set against smooth modern plaster walls or dark timber joinery.

Preservation requires dry, stable humidity levels to avoid cracking the gesso layer. Dusting should be performed gently with a soft microfibre cloth or pony hair brush, avoiding liquid cleaners, polishes, or abrasive materials that could strip the delicate silver leaf.
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