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Pair of Continental Cold Painted Spelter Figural Candlesticks
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Pair of Continental Cold Painted Spelter Figural Candlesticks

1900 - 1920
Description

A wonderful looking pair of Continental cold painted spelter figural candlesticks, each cast in the Orientalist taste as a turbaned Ottoman figure, bejewelled and raising aloft a sconce, domed circular bases, c.1900. There are signs of age, various small knocks, and marks as can be expected for its age, but nothing detrimental. They have been lightly cleaned and are ready for use.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
40.5cm (15.94")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Declaration

Blue Boar Antiques has dated these Cold Painted Figural Candlesticks to the 1900s.

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SA1214156
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Code: 10139
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Description
A wonderful looking pair of Continental cold painted spelter figural candlesticks, each cast in the Orientalist taste as a turbaned Ottoman figure, bejewelled and raising aloft a sconce, domed circular bases, c.1900.
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There are signs of age, various small knocks, and marks as can be expected for its age, but nothing detrimental.
Blue Boar Antiques

They have been lightly cleaned and are ready for use.

fig 1. A pair of antique cold-painted spelter figural candlesticks depicting male and female figures in Orientalist attire holding raised torch nozzles.
fig 1. Pair of Continental Cold Painted Spelter Figural Candlesticks

All prices quoted exclude delivery costs. Delivery costs for the shipping of this item to anywhere mainland in the UK is £50. Certain postcode exclusions and surcharges apply - see the "Ordering & Delivery" tab on our website for more details. For any overseas deliveries, please contact us for a quote.

Please ensure that you have read and agree to the conditions within or Returns Policy detailed on our website under the "Ordering & Delivery" tab.

Height
40.5cm (15.94")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Date of Manufacture

Blue Boar Antiques has dated these Cold Painted Figural Candlesticks to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1214156
Dealers Internal Ref
Code: 10139
Blue Boar Antiques
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Archive I A pair of antique cold-painted spelter figural candlesticks depicting male and female figures in Orientalist attire holding raised torch nozzles.

Pair of Continental Cold Painted Spelter Figural Candlesticks

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A pair of antique cold-painted spelter figural candlesticks depicting male and female figures in Orientalist attire holding raised torch nozzles.
Pair of Continental Cold Painted Spelter Figural Candlesticks
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A pair of antique cold-painted spelter figural candlesticks depicting male and female figures in Orientalist attire holding raised torch nozzles.
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Cold painted spelter candlesticks are decorative candle holders cast from a zinc alloy known as spelter and finished with layers of unfired enamel or oil paint. Popular across Continental Europe in the late 19th century, they frequently feature detailed human or mythological figures.

These decorative items were predominantly cast from spelter or bronze and painted with polychrome finishes after casting. Spelter provided an economical alternative to bronze, allowing for intricate casting details at a lighter weight.

Authentic period pieces exhibit gentle surface wear revealing the underlying greyish zinc metal, along with fine casting lines and weighted bases. The original hand-applied paint often displays subtle patina and natural oxidisation rather than uniform modern finishes.

Displaying a matching pair symmetrically on a mantelpiece, sideboard, or console table creates a strong visual anchor. The detailed sculptural form complements both traditional dark-wood schemes and contemporary minimalist settings.

Dust the surface regularly using a dry, soft-bristled brush or a clean microfibre cloth. Avoid using water, liquid chemical polishes, or harsh solvents, as wet cleaning methods can dislodge the delicate unfired paint layers.
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