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Pair of Antique Victorian Sterling Silver 8 1/2" Candlesticks 1900
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Pair of Antique Victorian Sterling Silver 8 1/2" Candlesticks 1900

19th century
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This is a lovely pair of antique late Victorian sterling silver candlesticks each measuring 8 1/2"" (22 cms) tall with the bases measuring 3 3/4" (9.5 cms) square.

They weigh 1296 grams the pair and have weighted bases with green felt underneath to protect your furniture.

The candlesticks and sconces all have matching hallmarks for Sheffield 1900 with the silversmiths marks for James Dixon & Sons.

They have fabulous decoration, are in super condition and will come with a certificate of authenticity.

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Date of Manufacture

Robert Bush Antiques has dated these Sterling Silver Column Candlesticks to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Guide ID 09584576
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 120-140 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE VICTORIAN ERA:
Maker mark JD&S for James Dixon & Sons: established Sheffield silversmiths.
Assay marks with the Sheffield crown and lion passant: British sterling standard.
Corinthian column capitals with crisp acanthus leaves: classical revival styling.
Stepped square bases with beaded borders and draped swags: late nineteenth-century manufacture.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
22cm (8.66")
Width
9.5cm (3.74")
Depth
9.5cm (3.74")
Reference Numbers
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SA1226368
Dealers Internal Reference
9984
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Description
This is a lovely pair of antique late Victorian sterling silver candlesticks each measuring 8 1/2"" (22 cms) tall with the bases measuring 3 3/4" (9.5 cms) square.
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They weigh 1296 grams the pair and have weighted bases with green felt underneath to protect your furniture.
Robert Bush Antiques
fig 1. A pair of antique sterling silver candlesticks featuring fluted Corinthian columns on square decorated stepped bases.
fig 1. Pair of Antique Victorian Sterling Silver 8 1/2" Candlesticks 1900

The candlesticks and sconces all have matching hallmarks for Sheffield 1900 with the silversmiths marks for James Dixon & Sons.

They have fabulous decoration, are in super condition and will come with a certificate of authenticity.

Free worldwide fully insured shipping

Date of Manufacture

Robert Bush Antiques has dated these Sterling Silver Column Candlesticks to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Report ID 09584576
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques datingVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 120-140 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Victorian era:
Maker mark JD&S for James Dixon & Sons: established Sheffield silversmiths.
Assay marks with the Sheffield crown and lion passant: British sterling standard.
Corinthian column capitals with crisp acanthus leaves: classical revival styling.
Stepped square bases with beaded borders and draped swags: late nineteenth-century manufacture.

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
22cm (8.66")
Width
9.5cm (3.74")
Depth
9.5cm (3.74")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1226368
Dealers Internal Ref
9984
Robert Bush Antiques
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Antique georgian, victorian & edwardian silverware & collectables, antique boxes and caddies and decorative items.

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A pair of antique sterling silver candlesticks featuring fluted Corinthian columns on square decorated stepped bases.
Pair of Antique Victorian Sterling Silver 8 1/2" Candlesticks 1900
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectCandlesticks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsCorinthian capitals, Fluted shafts, Beaded borders, Acancus leaf relief
  • SizeH 22 cm (9 in) x W 9.5 cm (4 in) x D 9.5 cm (4 in)

This pair of Victorian sterling silver candlesticks dates from 1900. Each piece is styled with fluted Corinthian columns rising from square decorated stepped bases, detailed with acanthus leaf relief and beaded borders in a grand Regency design. The silver surface presents a reflective metallic finish with ornate cast ornamentation throughout the columns, sconces, and stepped plinths. Standing at 22 cm high with square bases measuring 9.5 cm wide by 9.5 cm deep, these sturdy items are designed for display and illumination. They suit placement on a dining table, sideboard, or mantelpiece in a traditional interior, providing functional lighting alongside decorative classical architecture.

Corinthian column candlesticks draw inspiration from ancient Greek architecture, featuring fluted shafts, square stepped bases, and capitals ornamented with acanthus leaves. Popular during the late 18th century and Victorian Neoclassical revivals, this design emphasizes classical symmetry and architectural detail.

Victorian silver candlesticks were made using sterling silver, which consists of 92.5% pure silver alloyed with copper for structural durability. To provide stability and support the weight of long taper candles, the hollow cast or die-stamped silver shafts were typically filled with pitch or resin weighted bases.

Authentic British sterling silver pieces feature a series of stamped hallmarks, including the lion passant mark for silver purity, an assay office symbol (such as a leopard head for London or anchor for Birmingham), a date letter indicating the year of manufacture, and a makers mark.

Silver candlesticks function effectively as structured focal points on a dining table centrepiece, sideboard, or fireplace mantelpiece. Pairing silver with natural linen, dark polished wood, or contemporary glassware balances historical decorative elements with modern interior design.

Remove surface dust using a soft microfiber cloth, and treat tarnish or oxidisation with a non-abrasive silver polish applied gently along the fluting and cast details. Avoid submerging weighted candlesticks in water, as moisture can damage the interior filler and loosen the construction.
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