Name: Solid Silver Sterling Portuguese Candlesticks Spiral Twist Skirt 18th C
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1224758
Price: 2300 GBP
Availability: InStock

18th century

For Sale by Nicholas Tempest

Description

A magnificent pair of solid silver sterling spiral twist (skirt)candlesticks.

Dating from the last half of the 18th century, Portugal, circa 1780.

In very good condition

Height 23cm

Weight 865 grams

Declaration

Nicholas Tempest has dated these Portuguese Sterling Silver Candlesticks to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

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SA1224758

Description

A magnificent pair of solid silver sterling spiral twist (skirt)candlesticks.

Dating from the last half of the 18th century, Portugal, circa 1780.

In very good condition

Height 23cm

Weight 865 grams

Date of Manufacture

Nicholas Tempest has dated these Portuguese Sterling Silver Candlesticks to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1224758

About the Dealer

Nicholas Tempest

Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2022

Nik tempest is UK based shop specialising in fine antique silver as well as asian art, luxury interiors and objects of vertu.

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Gloucestershire
United Kingdom

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Eighteenth-century Portuguese silver is characterized by ornate Baroque and Rococo influences, frequently featuring fluid spiral twists, lobed shapes, and elaborate repousse metalwork.

These pieces were typically cast or raised from high-purity sterling silver, using hand-chasing and engraving techniques to create detailed sculptural stems and wide, weighted bases.

Authentic items feature historic hallmark stamps indicating metal purity and city origin, alongside evidence of hand-carved or hand-hammered joinery rather than modern seamless casting.

They serve as elevated table centerpieces on modern dining tables or can be arranged symmetrically on sideboards and mantelpieces to blend historical craftsmanship with contemporary decor.

Maintain silver by regularly wiping with a soft cotton cloth and applying specialized, non-abrasive silver polish to remove tarnish while preserving delicate chased details.