Pair of Antique Victorian Ornate Brass Candlesticks

Name: Pair of Antique Victorian Ornate Brass Candlesticks
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1219506
Price: 265 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectCandlesticks
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialBrass
ColourWarm Gold
MotifsTurned baluster stem, Gadrooned banding, Circular stepped base

This pair of Victorian brass candlesticks embodies the ornate aesthetic of the late nineteenth century. The warm gold metal glows softly, displaying a polished finish with subtle signs of age across the polished surfaces. Each piece features a shaped column with engraved detail, rising from a stepped circular base that shares the same decorative tooling. Alternating fluted collars and gadrooned banding punctuate the turned baluster stems, culminating in small sconces at the top. These compact items stand 25 cm tall, making them ideal for placement on a mantelpiece or sideboard. Traditional country house interiors provide a fitting home for these decorative accessories today. They sit securely upon any flat surface, casting a warm metallic reflection when candles are lit during evening gatherings. Collectors of period brassware will appreciate the balanced proportions and traditional craftsmanship visible in both items. Placed together as a pair, they add a touch of historic character to dining tables, sideboards, or traditional mantelpieces in modern living spaces.

FAQs

Victorian brass candlesticks typically feature cast metal construction with turned stems and ribbed or gadrooned detailing, which were widely produced in 19th-century Britain for domestic lighting.

Most antique brass candlesticks were sand-cast in sections or halves, joined together, turned on a lathe, and finished with hand-engraved or stamped decorative accents.

Authentic period pieces often show join seams inside the socket, subtle hand-finishing variations, solid metal weight, and natural oxidisation on untouched interior surfaces.

A symmetrical pair can be positioned on a mantelpiece, sideboard, or dining table to add vertical interest, metallic warm tones, and structure to both classic and modern rooms.

Wax buildup should be melted away with warm water, followed by gentle wiping with a soft cloth and specialized brass polish to preserve the underlying metal finish.

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