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Pair of 18th Century Rococo Gilt-silver Candlesticks, 113cm High
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Pair of 18th Century Rococo Gilt-silver Candlesticks, 113cm High

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"A pair of highly decorative mid-18th century wooden, Italian or Spanish candlesticks with scrolling Rococo decoration, raised ornament and distinctive shaped bases. Finished in an attractive aged gilt-silver effect. Franciscan emblem featuring crossed arms beneath a cross. The photographs give a fairly accurate representation of the missing gesso on the feet. One candlestick also has some missing gesso around the base where the turned section begins. I have tried to show all areas of loss clearly to avoid disappointment.

sku 4025

Dimensions in centimetres:

H: 113

W: 30

D: 30

The width of 30 cm is measured between the centres of the feet.

The height measurement includes this spike."

Declaration

Rupert Landen Antiques has dated these Rococo Gilt Silver Candlesticks to the 18th Century.

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SA1239138
Dealers Notes

Based in the South Oxfordshire countryside,

Rupert Landen Antiques is a family-run antiques business. Specialising in hand-picked chandeliers, mid-century lighting and period furniture.

We source and lovingly restore unique one-off pieces, using traditional hand finishing techniques.

In our specialist restoration workshop, we put the craftsman at the heart of what we do with care, authenticity and pride.

You can arrange your own transport or collect in person. We ship worldwide and have extensive experience of wrapping carefully so you can shop with confidence! We often deliver for free to mainland UK - please contact us to discuss.

You can also view items at our restoration workshop by appointment only.

Our lighting has all been lovingly restored, tested and earthed but will need to be installed by a qualified electrician. All of our furniture has been through our antique restoration workshop.

All sizes are approximate.

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"A pair of highly decorative mid-18th century wooden, Italian or Spanish candlesticks with scrolling Rococo decoration, raised ornament and distinctive shaped bases. Finished in an attractive aged gilt-silver effect. Franciscan emblem featuring crossed arms beneath a cross. The photographs give a fairly accurate representation of the missing gesso on the feet. One candlestick also has some missing gesso around the base where the turned section begins. I have tried to show all areas of loss clearly to avoid disappointment.

sku 4025

Dimensions in centimetres:

H: 113

W: 30

D: 30

The width of 30 cm is measured between the centres of the feet.

The height measurement includes this spike."

Date of Manufacture

Rupert Landen Antiques has dated these Rococo Gilt Silver Candlesticks to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1239138
Rupert Landen Antiques
Rupert Landen Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2018

Specialists in antique lighting and chandeliers

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Archive I Pair of tall 18th-century Rococo gilt-silver pricket candlesticks with carved baluster shafts and scrolled triangular bases.

Pair of 18th Century Rococo Gilt-silver Candlesticks, 113cm High

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Rupert Landen Antiques

Rupert Landen Antiques
Telephone 07974 732472
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Hartslock Bridleway
Whitchurch on Thames
South Oxfordshire
RG8 7QX
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Pair of tall 18th-century Rococo gilt-silver pricket candlesticks with carved baluster shafts and scrolled triangular bases.
Pair of 18th Century Rococo Gilt-Silver Candlesticks, 113cm High
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  • ObjectCandlesticks
  • Period18th century
  • StyleRococo
  • MaterialCarved Wood, Silver Leaf, Gesso, Iron
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsPricket spike, Baluster shaft, Rococo scrolls, Triangular tripod base

A pair of mid-18th century wooden candlesticks showcases the Rococo style with scrolling decoration, raised ornament, and distinctive shaped bases finished in an aged gilt-silver effect. Each piece incorporates a Franciscan emblem showing crossed arms beneath a cross, alongside a pricket spike on a carved baluster shaft rising from a triangular tripod base. The wooden construction bears a silver leaf and gesso finish displaying missing gesso on the feet and around the base where the turned section begins, alongside visible iron hardware on the pricket spikes. The dimensions measure 113 cm high, 30 cm wide, and 30 cm deep. These items suit placement on a fireplace hearth in a home today.

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Rococo candlesticks from the 18th century feature asymmetrical ornamentation, S-scrolls, C-scrolls, acanthus leaves, and elaborate baluster shafts, designed for grand domestic or ecclesiastical settings.

They were typically carved from lightweight timber, coated with a gesso base, and finished with silver leaf or silver-gilt application, featuring an iron pricket spike at the top to secure tall wax candles.

Authentic period examples exhibit age-appropriate wear to the silver leaf exposing underlying bole or timber, hand-carved construction details, iron oxidisation on the pricket spike, and heavy triangular scroll-cut bases.

These monumental pieces function well flanking a fireplace hearth, placed on a large sideboard, or set in an entrance hall to introduce structural height and historic interest.

Dust gently using a soft, dry camel-hair brush, avoiding water, cleaning sprays, or commercial polishes that could strip delicate gesso and aged metallic leaf.
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