Silver Plated Corinthian Candlesticks 1900 - 1920

Name: Substantial Pair Silver Plated Candlesticks with Corinthian Style Capitals
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1239856
Price: 355 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectCandlesticks
Period1900 - 1920
StyleNeoclassical
MaterialSilver Plate, Base Metal
ColourSilver
MotifsCorinthian capitals, Foliate swags, Beaded borders, Stepped square base
SizeH 34.3 cm (14 in) x W 14 cm (6 in) x D 14 cm (6 in)

This substantial pair of silver-plated column candlesticks dates from circa 1900 in the Neoclassical style. Each piece stands 34.3 cm high with a 14 cm wide and 14 cm deep stepped square base, featuring a silver colour finish across all surfaces. The design includes Corinthian style capitals, detachable shaped nozzles, oak leaf spiral decorative stems, and sloping square bases adorned with bow and garland motifs alongside beaded borders. Visible details in the photograph include the intricate leaf carving on the capitals, the twisted foliate garlands wrapping the upright columns, and the multi-stepped square bases decorated with delicate beading along the bottom edges. These candlesticks work well for display and use on a sideboard top in a dining room or living room setting.

FAQs

Corinthian column candlesticks draw inspiration from ancient Greek and Roman architecture, specifically adopting the elaborate acanthus-leaf capitals of the Corinthian order. The style gained widespread popularity in metalwork during the 18th century Neoclassical revival and remained a staple of formal tableware throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries.

Silver-plated candlesticks were manufactured using electroplating or Sheffield plate techniques, where a layer of pure silver was fused over a base metal such as brass, nickel silver, or copper. The main body was cast or stamped in sections, often weighted at the base with pitch or lead to provide stability.

Authentic pieces often feature makers marks or stamps such as EPNS (Electroplated Nickel Silver) stamped around the foot rim. Examiners also look for detailed hand-chasing on the capitals, stepped square bases with beaded or floral borders, and natural light copper or brass showing through high-wear areas, known as bleeding.

These structured lighting pieces work as symmetrical anchors on a dining table, mantelpiece, or sideboard top. Pair them with contemporary linen runners or minimal glass decor to create a balanced contrast between classical ornament and modern simplicity.

Clean silver plate using a soft cotton cloth and a gentle, non-abrasive silver foam or polish formulated specifically for plated surfaces. Avoid submerging weighted bases in water, and remove melted wax by flushing the sconce with warm water rather than scraping with sharp metal tools.

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