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Antique William IV Mahogany Torchere C.1830
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Antique William IV Mahogany Torchere C.1830

19th century
Description

A William IV mahogany torchere, the circular candle plate raised on a fluted column above a tripod base with incised decoration to the feet and a central turned pendant finial.

The underside of the candle plate bears a hand-carved inscription dated 1833, aligning closely with the form and decorative language of the piece.

Very good antique condition with light surface wear consistent with age. Structurally sound, clean and ready to place in the home.

English, circa 1830.

Dimensions

Height: 110.5 cm

Width: 46 cm

Depth: 46 cm

Top Diameter: 29.5 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
110.5cm (43.50")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Declaration

Founders Antiques has dated this William IV Mahogany Torchere to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1230801
Dealers Internal Reference
3594
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A William IV mahogany torchere, the circular candle plate raised on a fluted column above a tripod base with incised decoration to the feet and a central turned pendant finial.
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The underside of the candle plate bears a hand-carved inscription dated 1833, aligning closely with the form and decorative language of the piece.
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fig 1. A tall William IV dark mahogany torchere featuring a circular moulded top, a reeded turned column stem, and a tripod base with carved legs.
fig 1. Antique William IV Mahogany Torchere C.1830

Very good antique condition with light surface wear consistent with age. Structurally sound, clean and ready to place in the home.

English, circa 1830.

Dimensions

Height: 110.5 cm

Width: 46 cm

Depth: 46 cm

Top Diameter: 29.5 cm

Height
110.5cm (43.50")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Date of Manufacture

Founders Antiques has dated this William IV Mahogany Torchere to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1230801
Dealers Internal Ref
3594
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Archive I A tall William IV dark mahogany torchere featuring a circular moulded top, a reeded turned column stem, and a tripod base with carved legs.

Antique William IV Mahogany Torchere C.1830

Archive II A tall William IV dark mahogany torchere featuring a circular moulded top, a reeded turned column stem, and a tripod base with carved legs. View II
Archive III A tall William IV dark mahogany torchere featuring a circular moulded top, a reeded turned column stem, and a tripod base with carved legs. View III
Archive IV A tall William IV dark mahogany torchere featuring a circular moulded top, a reeded turned column stem, and a tripod base with carved legs. View IV
Archive V A tall William IV dark mahogany torchere featuring a circular moulded top, a reeded turned column stem, and a tripod base with carved legs. View V
Archive VI A tall William IV dark mahogany torchere featuring a circular moulded top, a reeded turned column stem, and a tripod base with carved legs. View VI
Archive VII A tall William IV dark mahogany torchere featuring a circular moulded top, a reeded turned column stem, and a tripod base with carved legs. View VII
Archive VIII A tall William IV dark mahogany torchere featuring a circular moulded top, a reeded turned column stem, and a tripod base with carved legs. View VIII
Archive IX A tall William IV dark mahogany torchere featuring a circular moulded top, a reeded turned column stem, and a tripod base with carved legs. View IX
Archive X A tall William IV dark mahogany torchere featuring a circular moulded top, a reeded turned column stem, and a tripod base with carved legs. View X
Archive XI A tall William IV dark mahogany torchere featuring a circular moulded top, a reeded turned column stem, and a tripod base with carved legs. View XI
Archive XII A tall William IV dark mahogany torchere featuring a circular moulded top, a reeded turned column stem, and a tripod base with carved legs. View XII
Archive XIII A tall William IV dark mahogany torchere featuring a circular moulded top, a reeded turned column stem, and a tripod base with carved legs. View XIII
Archive XIV A tall William IV dark mahogany torchere featuring a circular moulded top, a reeded turned column stem, and a tripod base with carved legs. View XIV
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A tall William IV dark mahogany torchere featuring a circular moulded top, a reeded turned column stem, and a tripod base with carved legs.
Antique William IV Mahogany Torchere c.1830
Ref: SA1230801
A tall William IV dark mahogany torchere featuring a circular moulded top, a reeded turned column stem, and a tripod base with carved legs.
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FAQs

A William IV mahogany torchere is a tall, slender wooden stand produced in Britain between 1830 and 1837. Designed originally to hold candlesticks or lamps, these stands typically feature turned, reeded shafts and tripod bases characteristic of the late Georgian and William IV design transition.

19th-century torcheres were predominantly crafted from solid Cuban or West Indian mahogany. Key construction methods include hand-lathe turned columns, hand-carved reeding or fluting, and dovetail or lap joints securing the tripod legs to the central base block.

Authentic pieces feature signs of historical hand-tooling, such as slight irregularities in the hand-carved reeding and turned collars. Look for dark timber patination, natural shrinkage along the wood grain, hand-cut joinery on the leg attachments, and original weight distribution.

A torchere functions effectively as an accent pedestal in an unused corner, hallway, or alcove. Modern interior schemes often use them to elevate indoor houseplants, classic bust sculptures, or decorative ceramic vases to add vertical interest.

Solid mahogany should be dusted regularly with a soft dry cloth and treated periodically with high-quality beeswax to nourish the timber. Keep the item away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent timber shrinkage and uneven fading.
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