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Pair of George II Scalloped Brass Candlesticks, C.1740
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Pair of George II Scalloped Brass Candlesticks, C.1740

18th century
Description

A rare pair of brass candlesticks with scallop bases, c.1740.

Each candlestick has a side ejector (both move up and down freely), central knop and thick cast brass scallop base. Signs of wear commensurate with age.

Very good proportions and fantastic patina.

Dimensions:-

Height: 20.4

Diameter of base: 10.5cm

Diameter of top: 4cm

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Physical Dimensions
Height
20.4cm (8.03")
Width
10.5cm (4.13")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Declaration

Harrington Antiques has dated these George II Brass Candlesticks to the 1750s.

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SA1229060
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8053
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A rare pair of brass candlesticks with scallop bases, c.1740.
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Each candlestick has a side ejector (both move up and down freely), central knop and thick cast brass scallop base.
Harrington Antiques

Signs of wear commensurate with age.

Very good proportions and fantastic patina.

Dimensions:-

Height: 20.4

Diameter of base: 10.5cm

Diameter of top: 4cm

DELIVERY

UK Mainland: FREE

International Delivery: Please contact us for a shipping quote.

Height
20.4cm (8.03")
Width
10.5cm (4.13")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Date of Manufacture

Harrington Antiques has dated these George II Brass Candlesticks to the 1750s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1229060
Dealers Internal Ref
8053
Harrington Antiques
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Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2021

Antiques & decorative interior pieces.

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A pair of 18th-century cast brass candlesticks featuring turned baluster stems, push-up ejector mechanisms, and scalloped circular bases.
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Archive I A pair of 18th-century cast brass candlesticks featuring turned baluster stems, push-up ejector mechanisms, and scalloped circular bases.

Pair of George II Scalloped Brass Candlesticks, c.1740

Archive II A pair of 18th-century cast brass candlesticks featuring turned baluster stems, push-up ejector mechanisms, and scalloped circular bases. View II
Archive III A pair of 18th-century cast brass candlesticks featuring turned baluster stems, push-up ejector mechanisms, and scalloped circular bases. View III
Archive IV A pair of 18th-century cast brass candlesticks featuring turned baluster stems, push-up ejector mechanisms, and scalloped circular bases. View IV
Archive V A pair of 18th-century cast brass candlesticks featuring turned baluster stems, push-up ejector mechanisms, and scalloped circular bases. View V
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Archive VII A pair of 18th-century cast brass candlesticks featuring turned baluster stems, push-up ejector mechanisms, and scalloped circular bases. View VII
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Archive IX A pair of 18th-century cast brass candlesticks featuring turned baluster stems, push-up ejector mechanisms, and scalloped circular bases. View IX
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A pair of 18th-century cast brass candlesticks featuring turned baluster stems, push-up ejector mechanisms, and scalloped circular bases.
Pair of George II Scalloped Brass Candlesticks, c.1740
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A pair of 18th-century cast brass candlesticks featuring turned baluster stems, push-up ejector mechanisms, and scalloped circular bases.
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George II candlesticks, produced between roughly 1727 and 1760, are defined by cast brass construction, baluster stems, and distinctive base shapes such as scalloped, octagonal, or hexagonal forms. They often reflect early Georgian symmetry and decorative metalworking techniques.

Candlesticks from this period were typically molten cast in two vertical halves using sand moulds, then brazed together and finished on a lathe. Many featured integrated push-up ejector slides inside the stem to allow easy removal of candle stubs.

Authentic pieces display heavy cast weight, visible vertical seam lines along the stem from two-part casting, lathe-turning marks, and original push-up ejector mechanisms. Wear patterns on the base rim and age-related patination on unpolished surfaces also indicate origin.

Pairing brass candlesticks along a dining table, mantelpiece, or sideboard creates an anchored focal point. Combining period metalware with neutral textiles or minimalist wood surfaces highlights the contrast between historical form and contemporary design.

Remove accumulated wax by soaking the pieces in warm water rather than using metal scrapers that cause scratching. Preserve the natural surface patina by dusting regularly and limiting aggressive chemical polishes.
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