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Pair of Antique Victorian Pewter "Rococo" Candlesticks
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Pair of Antique Victorian Pewter "Rococo" Candlesticks

19th century
For Sale by Antiques4EU
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Are they English or are they French ? We really are unsure. That said, this handsome Pair of Mid 19th Century Antique Victorian Pewter Candlesticks, fashioned in the Rococo manner really do tick all of the boxes and are certain to add grace to your home, whatever their provenance. The pair offered complete with internal push-ejectors for removing the spent candle stub.

Height ~ 24.50 cm. / 9.65 inches ~ Width ~ 13.00 cm. / 5.12 inches ~ Depth ~ 13.00 cm. / 5.12 inches ~ Year ~ Circa 1850

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Date of Manufacture

Antiques4EU has dated these Victorian Pewter Rococo Candlesticks to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 09533007
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 140-185 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Rococo Revival swirl casting: popular decorative taste during the mid-Victorian era.
Internal push-rod candle ejectors: functional fitting standard in mid-nineteenth-century table lighting.
Soft grey surface oxidisation: natural aging seen on old pewter metalwork.
Hollow-cast underside conforming to exterior contours: typical Victorian foundry casting method.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
25cm (9.84")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
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SA1219001
Dealers Internal Reference
POAVPRC-137
Description
Are they English or are they French ? We really are unsure. That said, this handsome Pair of Mid 19th Century Antique Victorian Pewter Candlesticks, fashioned in the Rococo manner really do tick all of the boxes and are certain to add grace to your home, whatever their provenance. The pair offered complete with internal push-ejectors for removing the spent candle stub.
fig 1. A pair of Victorian pewter candlesticks featuring spiralled columns, scalloped drip pans, and decorative lobed bases.
fig 1. Pair of Antique Victorian Pewter "Rococo" Candlesticks

Height ~ 24.50 cm. / 9.65 inches ~ Width ~ 13.00 cm. / 5.12 inches ~ Depth ~ 13.00 cm. / 5.12 inches ~ Year ~ Circa 1850

LOVE This Item ? ~ Why Not Make Us An Offer ?

Our Warranty:- Buy it, enjoy it and take good care of it, subject only to these conditions, we undertake to accept this item back at any time and to credit the original purchase price against further purchases.

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Just one of the thousands of warranted antiques ~ vintage collectables ~ catalogues and antiques reference works for sale at our main website ~ https://www.
Antiques4EU

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Date of Manufacture

Antiques4EU has dated these Victorian Pewter Rococo Candlesticks to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09533007
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 140-185 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Rococo Revival swirl casting: popular decorative taste during the mid-Victorian era.
Internal push-rod candle ejectors: functional fitting standard in mid-nineteenth-century table lighting.
Soft grey surface oxidisation: natural aging seen on old pewter metalwork.
Hollow-cast underside conforming to exterior contours: typical Victorian foundry casting method.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
25cm (9.84")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1219001
Dealers Internal Ref
POAVPRC-137
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Archive I A pair of Victorian pewter candlesticks featuring spiralled columns, scalloped drip pans, and decorative lobed bases.

Pair of Antique Victorian Pewter "Rococo" Candlesticks

Archive II A pair of Victorian pewter candlesticks featuring spiralled columns, scalloped drip pans, and decorative lobed bases. View II
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A pair of Victorian pewter candlesticks featuring spiralled columns, scalloped drip pans, and decorative lobed bases.
Pair of Antique Victorian Pewter "Rococo" Candlesticks
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A pair of Victorian pewter candlesticks featuring spiralled columns, scalloped drip pans, and decorative lobed bases.
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  • ObjectCandlesticks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian Rococo
  • MaterialPewter
  • ColourPewter Grey
  • MotifsSpiral stem, Lobed base, Scalloped drip pan, Turned knops
  • SizeH 25 cm (10 in) x W 13 cm (5 in) x D 13 cm (5 in)

This pair of mid 19th century antique Victorian candlesticks originates from the Rococo style and is fashioned from pewter in a dark grey colour. Each candlestick stands 25 cm high with a width and depth of 13 cm, featuring a scalloped drip pan at the top, a turned shaft with a spiral stem and decorative knops, and a lobed base with undulating mouldings. The surface displays minor signs of age including faint blemishes and surface wear on the metal, while the design incorporates internal push-ejectors for removing spent candle stubs. Placed upon a mantelpiece, these candlesticks bring a traditional Victorian aesthetic to a domestic interior, providing both decorative appeal and functional lighting. Their symmetrical design and classical proportions make them suitable for display on a sideboard, side table, or dining table within a period or transitional home setting, complementing traditional furniture arrangements.

FAQs

Victorian Rococo Revival design emerged in the mid-19th century, drawing inspiration from 18th-century French Rococo ornament. Metalware in this style typically features asymmetrical curves, spiralled shafts, foliage-inspired moulding, and scalloped or lobed bases.

Victorian candlesticks were commonly manufactured from pewter alloys, brass, bronze, silver plate, or solid silver. Pewter pieces were cast using reusable iron or brass moulds, then assembled and finished by hand-turning and polishing.

Authentic 19th-century pewter candlesticks often exhibit touchmarks or makers stamps near the base or rim, visible casting seams inside the socket or column, and natural surface oxidisation. The metal is relatively heavy and soft, often showing minor surface wear consistent with age.

Pairing antique pewter candlesticks on a mantelpiece, sideboard, or dining surface adds texture and historical contrast to modern spaces. Placing them alongside natural stone, timber, or linen accents creates a balanced composition without overpowering contemporary decor.

Pewter should be cleaned gently using mild soap and warm water, followed by drying with a soft cloth. Avoid abrasive cleaners or harsh chemical polishes, as these can strip the natural aged patina and damage the surface of the metal alloy.
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