Antique Brass Candlesticks Pair 19th Century

Name: Substantial Pair of Early 19thc Brass Candlesticks
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA741795
Price: 1450 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectCandlesticks
Period19th century
StyleRegency
MaterialBrass, Fabric, Silk, Thread
ColourWarm Brass, Beige
MotifsTurned baluster stem, Scalloped fringed shade, Stepped circular base, Tasselled trim
SizeH 112 cm (44 in) x W 46 cm (18 in) x D 46 cm (18 in)

This substantial pair of early 19th-century Regency candlesticks is cast in warm brass and fitted with newly handmade beige silk shades. Each piece stands 112 cm high with a width and depth of 46 cm, featuring a turned baluster stem with ringed columns, delicate Gothic decoration to the cups, and a stepped circular base. The dome-shaped fabric shades display a scalloped fringed edge with tasselled trim, complemented by authentic corded flex wiring. Suitable for placement on a sideboard top in an English country house interior, these tall candlesticks provide both ambient lighting and functional elegance. The polished golden metal and neutral textile elements coordinate readily with traditional furnishings, while the rewired electrical fittings ensure safe modern use. They offer a balanced symmetrical arrangement for formal reception rooms, dining spaces, or entrance hallways.

FAQs

Early 19th-century brass candlesticks from the late Georgian and Regency periods are characterised by heavy cast construction, turned baluster or columnar stems, and stepped circular or square bases. They frequently feature internal push-up ejector mechanisms designed to raise the candle stub.

These lighting pieces were typically cast in high-copper brass using core-sand moulds, after which individual components were turned on a lathe and joined. Later adaptations often added fabric lampshades with decorative tassel or fringe trimmings to convert them for electrical or shaded illumination.

Authentic period pieces display hand-turned lathe marks, slight asymmetry from manual hand-finishing, and seam lines inside the hollow stem. The weight is noticeably substantial due to solid cast brass, with natural oxidisation occurring in unpolished recesses.

They are frequently arranged as symmetrical pairs atop sideboards, mantels, or console tables to provide structured vertical height and warm metallic tones. Integrating fitted fabric shades softens light distribution, blending traditional brass craft with modern layered lighting.

Brass can be cleaned using a soft cotton cloth and dedicated metal polish to preserve lustre, while avoiding abrasive solvents on aged patinas. Fabric shades should be lightly vacuumed with a brush attachment or dry-cleaned gently to maintain fringe integrity.

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Substantial Pair of Early 19thc Brass Candlesticks