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Antique Sterling Silver Corinthian Column Candlesticks Birmingham 1911 Lion Mask
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Antique Sterling Silver Corinthian Column Candlesticks Birmingham 1911 Lion Mask

19th century
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This is a pair of antique British sterling silver candlesticks manufactured in the Corinthian column style. Each candlestick features a fluted column shaft rising from a stepped square plinth base. The capitals are decorated with cast acanthus leaf motifs in the Corinthian order. A notable decorative feature is the relief-applied lion mask centered on each face of the square section above the base. The lower edge of the stepped base is finished with a continuous beaded border. The hallmarks are struck on the side of each base, consisting of the maker's mark for H.W. Ld, the anchor town mark for Birmingham, the lion passant for sterling silver, and the date letter "M" for 1911. The candlesticks stand approximately 35.5 cm in height with a base measuring 12.5 cm by 12.5 cm, tapering to 6.5 cm at the top. The total combined weight is 1 kg with unweighted bases.

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Bushells Antiques has dated these Silver Corinthian Column Candlesticks to the 19th Century.

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This is a pair of antique British sterling silver candlesticks manufactured in the Corinthian column style. Each candlestick features a fluted column shaft rising from a stepped square plinth base. The capitals are decorated with cast acanthus leaf motifs in the Corinthian order.
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A notable decorative feature is the relief-applied lion mask centered on each face of the square section above the base.
Bushells Antiques

The lower edge of the stepped base is finished with a continuous beaded border. The hallmarks are struck on the side of each base, consisting of the maker's mark for H.W. Ld, the anchor town mark for Birmingham, the lion passant for sterling silver, and the date letter "M" for 1911. The candlesticks stand approximately 35.5 cm in height with a base measuring 12.5 cm by 12.5 cm, tapering to 6.5 cm at the top. The total combined weight is 1 kg with unweighted bases.

Date of Manufacture

Bushells Antiques has dated these Silver Corinthian Column Candlesticks to the 19th Century.

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A pair of sterling silver candlesticks featuring fluted Corinthian columns, acanthus leaf capitals, lion mask motifs, and stepped square bases with beaded edging.
Antique Sterling Silver Corinthian Column Candlesticks Birmingham 1911 Lion Mask
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Corinthian column candlesticks draw design inspiration from classical Greek and Roman architecture, featuring distinctive acanthus leaf capitals and fluted shafts. The style became widely popular in British silversmithing during the Neoclassical revival of the 18th century and continued through the Edwardian period.

These candlesticks are cast or hand-stamped from sheet silver, featuring intricate detailing on the capitals and bases. To ensure stability during use, the hollow bases and shafts are traditionally weighted with a core of pitch, resin, or plaster.

Authentic British pieces feature a complete set of stamped hallmarks, typically near the base or rim. These marks include the lion passant for sterling silver purity, an assay office symbol (such as the anchor for Birmingham), a makers mark, and a specific date letter code.

Position silver candlesticks as a symmetrical pair on a dining table, sideboard, or fireplace mantelpiece to provide vertical structure. They complement modern settings by adding clean metallic contrast alongside contemporary art or dark painted backdrops.

Clean silver pieces gently using a soft cotton cloth and specialized silver polish, buffing along the direction of the metal. Avoid submerging weighted candlesticks in water or applying abrasive cleaners that could damage detailed relief carving or compromise internal filling.
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