18th Century Brass Candlesticks 18th Century

Name: A Fine Pair of Mid 18th Century Brass Candlesticks.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1206217
Price: 345 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectCandlesticks
Period18th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialBrass
ColourWarm Gold
MotifsKnopped stem, Octagonal base, Stepped foot, Hand-turned moulding
SizeH 23 cm (9 in) x W 12 cm (5 in) x D 12 cm (5 in)

A pair of mid 18th century brass candlesticks in the Georgian style, constructed from cast brass with a warm gold polished finish. Each stick displays a broad octagonal base with a stepped foot, rising to a hand-turned knopped stem and a round socket. The metalwork exhibits crisp hand-turned mouldings and facets that catch the light, showing gentle surface variations consistent with age. These candlesticks measure 23 cm high by 12 cm wide and 12 cm deep. They find an ideal home upon a mantelpiece or as a centrepiece for candlelit dinners on a dining table, bringing traditional English country house character to contemporary interiors.

FAQs

Mid-18th century Georgian candlesticks typically feature knopped stems, turned details, and multifaceted or octagonal stepped bases. During this period, advancements in brass casting allowed for hollow-cast stems and sturdier core-cast or two-part construction.

These candlesticks were traditionally sand-cast in brass, an alloy of copper and zinc. Stems were often cast in two vertical halves and brazed together or core-cast, then hand-turned on a lathe to create sharp knops and polished surfaces.

Authentic period pieces often show seaming lines along the stem from the two-part casting process, irregular hand-turned marks underneath the base, and evidence of wear or minor pitting consistent with age rather than uniform machine finishing.

Place a pair of brass candlesticks along a dining table centrepiece, atop a fireplace mantelpiece, or over a console table to add warm metallic tones and classic structure to contemporary decor.

Maintain brass by dusting regularly with a soft cloth and applying a microcrystalline wax to prevent oxidisation. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners or abrasive polishes that can remove surface patina or wear down delicate details.

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A Fine Pair of Mid 18th Century Brass Candlesticks.

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