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Antique English Stuart Pewter Candlestick
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Antique English Stuart Pewter Candlestick

18th century
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A fine Late 17th / Early 18th Century Antique English Pewter Candlestick, the wide flared foot formed as a drip tray. An important consideration in an age plagued by accidental fires. For similar examples, cf. Christie's, "The Little Collection", London, 01. 05. 2007.

Height ~ 21.00 cm. / 8.27 inches ~ Width ~ 14.50 cm. / 5.71 inches ~ Depth ~ 14.50 cm. / 5.71 inches ~ Year ~ Circa 1700

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Date of Manufacture

Antiques4EU has dated this Antique Pewter Candlestick to the 18th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 09552810
Dealer's Item Date18th Century
Sellingantiques Date18th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 295-350 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 18TH CENTURY:
Lathe-turned rings under the flared base: trimmed on a lathe after casting.
Dark grey oxidised patina across the metal: natural ageing on old pewter.
Baluster stem with central ball knop: form favoured around 1700.
Rubbing through to lighter metal on the moulding edges: honest handling wear.

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
21cm (8.27")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Reference Numbers
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SA1221830
Dealers Internal Reference
AEGPC9-03
Description
A fine Late 17th / Early 18th Century Antique English Pewter Candlestick, the wide flared foot formed as a drip tray. An important consideration in an age plagued by accidental fires. For similar examples, cf. Christie's, "The Little Collection", London, 01. 05. 2007.
fig 1. An antique Stuart period pewter candlestick featuring a turned baluster stem and a wide circular base.
fig 1. Antique English Stuart Pewter Candlestick

Height ~ 21.00 cm. / 8.27 inches ~ Width ~ 14.50 cm. / 5.71 inches ~ Depth ~ 14.50 cm. / 5.71 inches ~ Year ~ Circa 1700

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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Date of Manufacture

Antiques4EU has dated this Antique Pewter Candlestick to the 18th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09552810
Dealer's Item Date18th Century
Sellingantiques dating18th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 295-350 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 18th Century:
Lathe-turned rings under the flared base: trimmed on a lathe after casting.
Dark grey oxidised patina across the metal: natural ageing on old pewter.
Baluster stem with central ball knop: form favoured around 1700.
Rubbing through to lighter metal on the moulding edges: honest handling wear.

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
21cm (8.27")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1221830
Dealers Internal Ref
AEGPC9-03
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Archive I An antique Stuart period pewter candlestick featuring a turned baluster stem and a wide circular base.

Antique English Stuart Pewter Candlestick

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An antique Stuart period pewter candlestick featuring a turned baluster stem and a wide circular base.
Antique English Stuart Pewter Candlestick
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An antique Stuart period pewter candlestick featuring a turned baluster stem and a wide circular base.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectCandlesticks
  • Period18th century
  • StyleStuart
  • MaterialPewter
  • ColourDark Grey
  • MotifsBaluster stem, Turned column, Circular base
  • SizeH 21 cm (8 in) x W 15 cm (6 in) x D 15 cm (6 in)

This antique English Stuart pewter candlestick originates from the late 17th or early 18th century, rendered in a dark grey metal finish. The piece comprises a turned baluster column with multiple bulbous mouldings and raised rings, rising from a wide flared circular base that functions as an integrated drip tray to catch wax. Surface inspection reveals minor scuffs, light surface scratches, and scattered pale oxidation spots across the metal body and rim. The object measures 21 cm high, 15 cm wide, and 15 cm deep in practical terms. Placed in a modern interior, it suits display on a mantelpiece or atop a desk within a gentleman's library setting to provide traditional illumination or serve as a decorative decorative accent.

FAQs

Stuart period pewter candlesticks were produced in England during the seventeenth century, typically characterised by turned baluster stems, broad drip-pan bases, and heavy pewter alloy construction.

These candlesticks were traditionally cast in bronze or iron moulds using a tin-based pewter alloy, after which the sections were soldered together and finished on a lathe to create smooth turned profiles.

Authentic pieces generally display touchmarks or maker stamps near the base or rim, exhibit soft surface wear with dark oxidisation, and feature distinct construction seams or lathe turning marks.

An antique pewter candlestick works well placed individually or in asymmetric pairings on a fireplace mantelpiece, dining table centre, or side console to introduce dark metal tones and historical texture.

Pewter should be dusted regularly with a soft cloth and cleaned gently using mild soap and warm water, avoiding abrasive polishes that strip the natural aged surface patina.
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