A good pair of 19th Century telescopic candlesticks . They have a flat top with a rim and take candles of large proportions..

At their lowest the hight is 36cm and at their highest 55cm.

They are heavy and substantial with a brass collar and screw to alter the hight.

In very good condition .

We can deliver free of charge in UK and can calculate the cost for international delivery.

Payment by bank transfer, PayPal or card via telephone.

Date of Manufacture

Jane Short Antiques has dated these Brass Telescopic Candle Stands to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

55cm (21.65")

Width

16cm (6.30")

Depth

16cm (6.30")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1245845

Dealers Internal Reference

A5384

Description

A good pair of 19th Century telescopic candlesticks . They have a flat top with a rim and take candles of large proportions..

At their lowest the hight is 36cm and at their highest 55cm.

They are heavy and substantial with a brass collar and screw to alter the hight.

In very good condition .

We can deliver free of charge in UK and can calculate the cost for international delivery.

Payment by bank transfer, PayPal or card via telephone.

Date of Manufacture

Jane Short Antiques has dated these Brass Telescopic Candle Stands to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

55cm (21.65")

Width

16cm (6.30")

Depth

16cm (6.30")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1245845

Dealers Internal Ref

A5384

About the Dealer

Jane Short Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2020

30 years of expertise in 17th- to early 20th-century furniture and fine art

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A pair of polished brass telescopic altar candlesticks featuring dished circular top trays, turned column stems with central knops, and stepped circular bases.

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ObjectCandlesticks
Period19th century
StyleVictorian & Gothic
MaterialBrass
ColourGold
MotifsTelescopic shaft, Turned knop, Dished tray top, Stepped base
SizeH 55 cm (22 in) x W 16 cm (6 in) x D 16 cm (6 in)

FAQs

Telescopic altar candlesticks are height-adjustable candle holders traditionally manufactured for church altars and ecclesiastical settings during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The sliding stem mechanism permitted officiants to alter illumination levels to suit specific liturgical requirements.

These candle stands are constructed primarily from cast and lathe-turned solid brass or bronze. Internal threaded shafts or compression locking collar mechanisms allow smooth extension, while weighted circular bases ensure stability during use.

Authentic period examples demonstrate substantial physical weight due to solid metal casting, lathe turning marks on the underside of component parts, and natural wear patterns along sliding friction joints. Genuine pieces exhibit dark oxidisation within crevices rather than uniform synthetic finishes.

Position these stands symmetrically on a sideboard top, console table, or fireplace hearth to introduce vertical proportion. They accommodate large pillar candles or can be displayed alongside organic textures like timber and stone to balance the polished metallic surface.

Dust the surface regularly using a clean, soft microfiber cloth and apply microcrystalline wax annually to guard against tarnish and fingerprints. Avoid abrasive scouring pads and aggressive chemical solvents that strip historical surface patination.