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Rare 17th/18th Swedish Bell Brass Candle Stick
Timberhill Gallery
for sale €878     $953
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Rare 17th/18th Swedish Bell Brass Candle Stick

18th century
Description

A high quality 17th/18the century octagonal bell brass candle stick. Constructed in two parts the lower being cast, then having a turned out dished wax tray. The tray having scrolling and masks to each corner, each mask hand chiselled. The stem is similarly decorated with scrolling and turned line decoration. The brass is bell brass and the piece rings wonderfully when struck.

The stick is in very good condition.

For similar see Lot 310 Christies Oak Sale 28th Feb 2006

Physical Dimensions
Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Declaration

Timberhill Gallery has dated this Antique Brass Bell Candlestick to the 18th Century.

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SA800767
Description
A high quality 17th/18the century octagonal bell brass candle stick. Constructed in two parts the lower being cast, then having a turned out dished wax tray. The tray having scrolling and masks to each corner, each mask hand chiselled. The stem is similarly decorated with scrolling and turned line decoration. The brass is bell brass and the piece rings wonderfully when struck.

The stick is in very good condition.

For similar see Lot 310 Christies Oak Sale 28th Feb 2006

Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Date of Manufacture

Timberhill Gallery has dated this Antique Brass Bell Candlestick to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA800767
Timberhill Gallery
Timberhill Gallery
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2014
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A cast brass candlestick featuring a turned knopped stem, engraved leaf details, a circular drip tray, and a stepped octagonal base.
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Archive I A cast brass candlestick featuring a turned knopped stem, engraved leaf details, a circular drip tray, and a stepped octagonal base.

Rare 17th/18th Swedish Bell Brass Candle Stick

Archive II A cast brass candlestick featuring a turned knopped stem, engraved leaf details, a circular drip tray, and a stepped octagonal base. View II
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Archive IV A cast brass candlestick featuring a turned knopped stem, engraved leaf details, a circular drip tray, and a stepped octagonal base. View IV
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A cast brass candlestick featuring a turned knopped stem, engraved leaf details, a circular drip tray, and a stepped octagonal base.
Rare 17th/18th Swedish Bell Brass Candle Stick
Ref: SA800767
A cast brass candlestick featuring a turned knopped stem, engraved leaf details, a circular drip tray, and a stepped octagonal base.
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A bell brass candlestick is a traditional metal lighting fixture featuring a flared, bell-shaped base or mid-drip pan designed for stability and catching wax run-off. Common across Europe during the 17th and 18th centuries, these pieces feature turned brass components crafted using foundry casting techniques.

Early brass candlesticks were typically cast in heavy molten brass alloy using sand moulds before being hand-turned on a lathe. Components such as the sconce, stem, drip pan, and base were frequently cast separately and joined using threaded spigots or brazed joints.

Authentic period brass candlesticks show evidence of hand-lathe turning, subtle asymmetry from manual finishing, and visible join marks where individual components connect. They also display natural surface wear, minor casting pits, and irregular oxidisation within crevices rather than uniform modern machine finishing.

Display the candlestick on a mantelpiece, sideboard top, or dining table alongside contemporary ceramics or glassware to create texture contrast. Pairing warm metallic tones with neutral surfaces or dark timber finishes creates an understated focal point in both traditional and modern settings.

Clean the surface gently using a soft, dry cotton cloth to remove dust while preserving accumulated surface patina. Avoid harsh chemical polishes or abrasive pads that strip historic patination, and dissolve excess wax using warm water rather than metal tools.
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