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A Wonderful Pair of Victorian Silver Corinthian Column Candlesticks
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A Wonderful Pair of Victorian Silver Corinthian Column Candlesticks

19th century
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A wonderful pair of silver candlesticks dating from the Victorian period. These lovely examples are of half height Corinthian column design, with acanthus leaf motifs in the Art Nouveau style. The bases are stepped and feature two attractive lines of bead decoration. This is repeated to the sconces which are fully hallmarked and removable. Silver candlesticks remain popular and usable, with these examples being as practical as they are decorative. Dimensions below.

Postage and Packing :- £14.00 UK - Royal Mail Special Delivery

£26.00 Europe

£35.00 Outside Europe (USA will require an additional 10% tariff charge)

Condition :- Very good with no splits, holes or serious dents. The bases have some very slight blemishes to the bottom edges as seen in the photos. All commensurate with age and use.

Both sticks retain the original green baize to the undersides.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable. Matching set to the sconces.

Maker :- Harrison Brothers & Howson. (George Howson)

Date :- Sheffield 1899.

Height :- 15 cms.

Base dimensions :- 8.2 cms. x 8.2 cms.

Date of Manufacture

Andrew Cox Antiques has dated these Victorian Silver Corinthian Candlesticks to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Check ID 09704584
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem is 127 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE VICTORIAN ERA:
Sheffield date letter g: fixes the year of hallmarking to 1899.
Maker mark GH: stamped for George Howson of Harrison Brothers & Howson.
Matching hallmarks on the detachable sconce sleeves: original set made together.
Corinthian capitals with beaded stepped bases: typical classical revival dining silver.
Green baize undersides: handling wear around the outer edges.

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.

Physical Dimensions
Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
8.2cm (3.23")
Depth
8.2cm (3.23")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1243512
Dealers Internal Reference
ACA2371
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Description
A wonderful pair of silver candlesticks dating from the Victorian period.
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These lovely examples are of half height Corinthian column design, with acanthus leaf motifs in the Art Nouveau style.
Andrew Cox Antiques

The bases are stepped and feature two attractive lines of bead decoration. This is repeated to the sconces which are fully hallmarked and removable. Silver candlesticks remain popular and usable, with these examples being as practical as they are decorative. Dimensions below.

fig 1. A pair of polished silver candlesticks crafted in the form of fluted Corinthian columns with acanthus capitals and stepped square bases.
fig 1. A Wonderful Pair of Victorian Silver Corinthian Column Candlesticks

Postage and Packing :- £14.00 UK - Royal Mail Special Delivery

£26.00 Europe

£35.00 Outside Europe (USA will require an additional 10% tariff charge)

Condition :- Very good with no splits, holes or serious dents. The bases have some very slight blemishes to the bottom edges as seen in the photos. All commensurate with age and use.

fig 2. A pair of polished silver candlesticks crafted in the form of fluted Corinthian columns with acanthus capitals and stepped square bases.
fig 2. A Wonderful Pair of Victorian Silver Corinthian Column Candlesticks

Both sticks retain the original green baize to the undersides.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable. Matching set to the sconces.

Maker :- Harrison Brothers & Howson. (George Howson)

Date :- Sheffield 1899.

Height :- 15 cms.

Base dimensions :- 8.2 cms. x 8.2 cms.

Date of Manufacture

Andrew Cox Antiques has dated these Victorian Silver Corinthian Candlesticks to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Report ID 09704584
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques datingVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem is 127 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Victorian era:
Sheffield date letter g: fixes the year of hallmarking to 1899.
Maker mark GH: stamped for George Howson of Harrison Brothers & Howson.
Matching hallmarks on the detachable sconce sleeves: original set made together.
Corinthian capitals with beaded stepped bases: typical classical revival dining silver.
Green baize undersides: handling wear around the outer edges.

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
15cm (5.91")
Width
8.2cm (3.23")
Depth
8.2cm (3.23")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1243512
Dealers Internal Ref
ACA2371
Andrew Cox Antiques
Andrew Cox Antiques
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A pair of polished silver candlesticks crafted in the form of fluted Corinthian columns with acanthus capitals and stepped square bases.
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  • ObjectCandlesticks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSilver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsCorinthian capital, Fluted shaft, Acanthus leaf foliage, Beaded stepped base
  • SizeH 15 cm (6 in) x W 8.2 cm (3 in) x D 8.2 cm (3 in)

Corinthian column candlesticks are decorative candle holders designed to mimic ancient Greek and Roman architectural pillars, featuring fluted vertical shafts, square stepped bases, and capitals decorated with stylized acanthus leaves.

Victorian silver candlesticks were predominantly manufactured from sterling silver or high-grade silver plate, frequently constructed with hollow cast shafts and resin or pitch-filled bases to ensure balance and stability.

Authentic nineteenth-century British silver pieces bear official hallmarks stamped into the metal, including a makers mark, purity mark, town mark, and date letter, along with crisp hand-chased or cast detailing on the capital leaves.

Positioning a symmetrical pair of silver candlesticks on a minimalist mantelpiece, dining table, or sideboard creates an engaging architectural contrast between historic classical forms and clean contemporary lines.

Silver pieces should be dusted regularly with a soft lint-free cloth and polished occasionally using a specialized silver cream to prevent oxidisation, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners that could damage detailed relief carving.
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