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Large Three Branch Antique Silver Candelabra, London 1965
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Large Three Branch Antique Silver Candelabra, London 1965

1940 - 1960
Sold 1 January 1900 · Highland Antiques Ltd
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A beautiful three branch antique silver candelabra. Made in London in 1965 by Richard Comyns, son of the famous William Comyns. The three branch attachment is detachable and it then turns into a candle stick. There are a full set of hallmarks on the base and the attachment, the base is loaded for stability. It is in excellent condition with no damage or repairs, it has a covered base. Would look stunning on a table or mantelpiece.

Weight; 960 grams or 31 ozst (loaded).

Free delivery in the UK. Payment by bank transfer, card over the phone, PayPal or Klarna. Using Klarna payments can be split over three months.

Date of Manufacture

Highland Antiques Ltd has dated this Sterling Silver Candelabra to the 1960s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
29cm (11.42")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Depth
28cm (11.02")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1223781
Dealers Internal Reference
7879-0021
Description
A beautiful three branch antique silver candelabra. Made in London in 1965 by Richard Comyns, son of the famous William Comyns. The three branch attachment is detachable and it then turns into a candle stick. There are a full set of hallmarks on the base and the attachment, the base is loaded for stability. It is in excellent condition with no damage or repairs, it has a covered base. Would look stunning on a table or mantelpiece.

Weight; 960 grams or 31 ozst (loaded).

Free delivery in the UK. Payment by bank transfer, card over the phone, PayPal or Klarna. Using Klarna payments can be split over three months.

Date of Manufacture

Highland Antiques Ltd has dated this Sterling Silver Candelabra to the 1960s.

Height
29cm (11.42")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Depth
28cm (11.02")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1223781
Dealers Internal Ref
7879-0021
Highland Antiques Ltd
Highland Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2023

We have been dealing in rare and collectable silver for about 15 years

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Highland Antiques Ltd Profile Page

Trade Associations

Highland Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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A sterling silver three-branch candelabra featuring a central baluster column, curved reeded arms, circular drip pans, and a stepped circular base. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A sterling silver three-branch candelabra featuring a central baluster column, curved reeded arms, circular drip pans, and a stepped circular base. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Large Three Branch Antique Silver Candelabra, London 1965

Archive II A sterling silver three-branch candelabra featuring a central baluster column, curved reeded arms, circular drip pans, and a stepped circular base. View II
Archive III A sterling silver three-branch candelabra featuring a central baluster column, curved reeded arms, circular drip pans, and a stepped circular base. View III
Archive IV A sterling silver three-branch candelabra featuring a central baluster column, curved reeded arms, circular drip pans, and a stepped circular base. View IV
Archive V A sterling silver three-branch candelabra featuring a central baluster column, curved reeded arms, circular drip pans, and a stepped circular base. View V
Archive VI A sterling silver three-branch candelabra featuring a central baluster column, curved reeded arms, circular drip pans, and a stepped circular base. View VI
Archive VII A sterling silver three-branch candelabra featuring a central baluster column, curved reeded arms, circular drip pans, and a stepped circular base. View VII
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United Kingdom
Verified Since Feb 2023
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Items Sold 333
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A sterling silver three-branch candelabra featuring a central baluster column, curved reeded arms, circular drip pans, and a stepped circular base.
Large three branch antique silver candelabra, London 1965
Ref: SA1223781
A sterling silver three-branch candelabra featuring a central baluster column, curved reeded arms, circular drip pans, and a stepped circular base.
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  • ObjectCandelabras
  • Period1940 - 1960
  • StyleGeorgian Revival
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsBaluster stem, Reeded branches, Stepped circular base, Removable nozzles
  • SizeH 29 cm (11 in) x W 28 cm (11 in) x D 28 cm (11 in)

This large three-branch candelabra comes from London in 1965, created in the Georgian Revival style from sterling silver with a bright reflective silver finish. The piece displays a central baluster column, curved reeded branches, circular drip pans, and a stepped circular base topped with a small finial, accompanied by removable nozzles and visible hallmarks on the base. The three-branch attachment is detachable, allowing the main body to convert into a single candlestick, and the base is loaded for stability with a covered underside. Measuring 29 cm high, 28 cm wide, and 28 cm deep, the object sits well as a dining table center or upon a mantelpiece in an English Country House setting.

Candelabras were designed to elevate multiple candle flames on a single central stem, providing enhanced lighting for dining tables and reception rooms prior to electric illumination. The three-branch configuration offers symmetrical lighting and remains a classic form for formal table arrangements.

Authentic silver candelabras are crafted from sterling silver, comprising 92.5 percent pure silver alloyed with copper for structural durability. Construction involves precision casting for central baluster columns and curved branches, alongside hand-finishing, soldering, and fitting removable drip pans and nozzles.

British silver is identified through official assay office hallmarks stamped into the metal. These stamps typically include a makers mark, a purity mark such as the lion passant for sterling silver, an assay office symbol such as the leopards head for London, and a date letter indicating the exact year of manufacture.

A sterling silver candelabra serves as a refined focal point when placed on a dark timber dining table, a stone sideboard, or a fireplace mantelpiece. Combining classic silver tableware with neutral textiles and minimalist modern dinnerware creates a balanced contrast between traditional craftsmanship and contemporary style.

Silver pieces should be dusted regularly with a dry microfiber cloth and treated periodically with a specialist non-abrasive silver polish to remove tarnish oxidation. To preserve the finish, avoid exposure to harsh chemicals and store the item in a low-humidity environment wrapped in anti-tarnish fabric.
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