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Pair of William IV 19th Century Candlesticks
Freshfords Fine Antiques
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Pair of William IV 19th Century Candlesticks

19th century
Description

Rare pair of early 19th century English gilded candlesticks.

The candlesticks stand 13.5 inches high and retain the original scones below Corinthian style columns and acanthus leaf capitals, that terminate on 'C' scrolls and stiff leaf carving. The candlesticks are raised on intricately decorated triform plinth bases.

Physical Dimensions
Height
34cm (13.39")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Declaration

Freshfords Fine Antiques has dated these William IV Gilt Candlesticks to the 19th Century.

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SA1216511
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11702
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Description
Rare pair of early 19th century English gilded candlesticks.

The candlesticks stand 13.

“
5 inches high and retain the original scones below Corinthian style columns and acanthus leaf capitals, that terminate on 'C' scrolls and stiff leaf carving.
Freshfords Fine Antiques

The candlesticks are raised on intricately decorated triform plinth bases.

Height
34cm (13.39")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Date of Manufacture

Freshfords Fine Antiques has dated these William IV Gilt Candlesticks to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1216511
Dealers Internal Ref
11702
Freshfords Fine Antiques
Freshfords Fine Antiques
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Archive I A pair of 19th-century William IV gilt metal candlesticks featuring fluted columns, acanthus leaf embellishments, and triangular bases with scroll feet.

Pair of William IV 19th Century Candlesticks

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A pair of 19th-century William IV gilt metal candlesticks featuring fluted columns, acanthus leaf embellishments, and triangular bases with scroll feet.
Pair of William IV 19th Century Candlesticks
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A pair of 19th-century William IV gilt metal candlesticks featuring fluted columns, acanthus leaf embellishments, and triangular bases with scroll feet.
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Originating in Britain during the 1830s, William IV lighting pieces often bridge Regency classical symmetry and early Victorian ornamentation, featuring naturalistic motifs such as acanthus leaves, fluted columns, and scrolled triform bases.

Decorative candlesticks from this era were primarily cast in solid brass or bronze and finished with fire-gilding or mercury-gilding, creating a layer of gold finish over detailed relief metalwork.

Authentic period examples exhibit substantial weight, hand-finished chasing, visible threaded assembly rods internally, and subtle wear or oxidisation in unexposed crevices rather than uniform modern machine casting.

Placing a pair on a dining table, sideboard top, or fireplace mantelpiece creates a symmetrical focal point, balancing warm metallic tones against modern backdrops.

Clean gently using a soft, dry lint-free cloth or a dry soft-bristled brush to remove dust from detailed casting, avoiding chemical polishes or water which can degrade mercury-gilt surfaces.
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