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Rare Pair of Neo Classical Ashford Derbyshire Black Marble Candle Sticks C1850
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Rare Pair of Neo Classical Ashford Derbyshire Black Marble Candle Sticks C1850

19th century
Sold 3 February 2025 · Exhibit Antiques
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Technical Description

A rare pair of Ashford Black Marble candlesticks produced in the mid 19th century in Derbyshire. Each candlestick has a different set of four etched classical figures.

You can find some excellent inlaid and engraved examples at Derby Museum, Buxton Museum, and Chatsworth House. Online there are a few fine inlaid examples, however, the neo-classical etched examples are extremely rare, a pair even more so.

Date & Origin

Derbyshire, England, 1850

Condition

Excellent, normal wear for their age, no chips cracks or restoration...minor grazes to a few of the corners on the feet.

Dimensions

Height: 25.5cm Base : 98cm square

Physical Dimensions
Height
25.5cm (10.04")
Width
9.8cm (3.86")
Depth
9.8cm (3.86")
Declaration

Exhibit Antiques has dated these Antique Marble Candlesticks to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA838511
Dealers Internal Reference
2021081307
Description
Technical Description

A rare pair of Ashford Black Marble candlesticks produced in the mid 19th century in Derbyshire. Each candlestick has a different set of four etched classical figures.

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You can find some excellent inlaid and engraved examples at Derby Museum, Buxton Museum, and Chatsworth House.
Exhibit Antiques

Online there are a few fine inlaid examples, however, the neo-classical etched examples are extremely rare, a pair even more so.

fig 1. A pair of black marble candlesticks featuring rectangular stems with engraved classical figures on square bases.
fig 1. Rare Pair of Neo Classical Ashford Derbyshire Black Marble Candle Sticks C1850

Date & Origin

Derbyshire, England, 1850

Condition

Excellent, normal wear for their age, no chips cracks or restoration...minor grazes to a few of the corners on the feet.

Dimensions

Height: 25.5cm Base : 98cm square

Height
25.5cm (10.04")
Width
9.8cm (3.86")
Depth
9.8cm (3.86")
Date of Manufacture

Exhibit Antiques has dated these Antique Marble Candlesticks to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA838511
Dealers Internal Ref
2021081307
Exhibit Antiques
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Specialists in 18th & 19th century antique glass

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A pair of black marble candlesticks featuring rectangular stems with engraved classical figures on square bases.
Rare Pair Of Neo Classical Ashford Derbyshire Black Marble Candle Sticks c1850
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A pair of black marble candlesticks featuring rectangular stems with engraved classical figures on square bases.
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  • ObjectCandlesticks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNeoclassical
  • MaterialDerbyshire Black Marble, Limestone
  • ColourBlack
  • MotifsClassical figures, Fluted or square shafts, Stepped square bases
  • SizeH 25.5 cm (10 in) x W 9.8 cm (4 in) x D 9.8 cm (4 in)

Neoclassical design draws inspiration from the classical art and culture of ancient Greece and Rome, emphasising symmetry, proportion, and classical motifs such as figures and columns.

Ashford black marble is a fine-grained dark limestone from Derbyshire, England, often inlaid with coloured spar, malachite, and other minerals using a technique known as pietra dura.

Authentic pieces often exhibit hand-turned bases, minor natural inclusions in the stone, historical wear consistent with age, and traditional joinery or fixing methods visible at the base.

Position them on a mantelpiece or a side table to add architectural weight and textural contrast against modern minimalist furnishings.

Dust gently with a dry microfibre cloth and avoid using acidic cleaners, water, or chemical polishes, which can damage the polished limestone surface.
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