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C1890-1920 Pair Wm. Tonks & Sons Candlesticks
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C1890-1920 Pair Wm. Tonks & Sons Candlesticks

1900 - 1920
Description

Circa 1900-1920 a pair of William Tonks & Sons candlesticks with their trademark sun and initials under the base - see photo 5.

They measure 15cm in height, 16cm across and the bases are 9.5cm x 9.5cm.

In the centre is what appears to be a mythological face with ram's horns and two dolphins either side, and both are in good condition.

Postage and packing within the UK mainland only is included in the price and for outside areas or abroad please contact us for a delivery quote.

Physical Dimensions
Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
16cm (6.30")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Declaration

Lancaster Antiques has dated this Antique Brass Candelabra Pair to the 1910s.

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SA924755
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1768
Description
Circa 1900-1920 a pair of William Tonks & Sons candlesticks with their trademark sun and initials under the base - see photo 5.

They measure 15cm in height, 16cm across and the bases are 9.5cm x 9.5cm.

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In the centre is what appears to be a mythological face with ram's horns and two dolphins either side, and both are in good condition.
Lancaster Antiques

Postage and packing within the UK mainland only is included in the price and for outside areas or abroad please contact us for a delivery quote.

Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
16cm (6.30")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Date of Manufacture

Lancaster Antiques has dated this Antique Brass Candelabra Pair to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA924755
Dealers Internal Ref
1768
Lancaster Antiques
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A pair of cast brass three-light candelabras featuring central grotesque mask motifs and pierced square bases.
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Archive I A pair of cast brass three-light candelabras featuring central grotesque mask motifs and pierced square bases.

c1890-1920 PAIR WM. TONKS & SONS CANDLESTICKS

Archive II A pair of cast brass three-light candelabras featuring central grotesque mask motifs and pierced square bases. View II
Archive III A pair of cast brass three-light candelabras featuring central grotesque mask motifs and pierced square bases. View III
Archive IV A pair of cast brass three-light candelabras featuring central grotesque mask motifs and pierced square bases. View IV
Archive V A pair of cast brass three-light candelabras featuring central grotesque mask motifs and pierced square bases. View V
Archive VI A pair of cast brass three-light candelabras featuring central grotesque mask motifs and pierced square bases. View VI
Archive VII A pair of cast brass three-light candelabras featuring central grotesque mask motifs and pierced square bases. View VII
Archive VIII A pair of cast brass three-light candelabras featuring central grotesque mask motifs and pierced square bases. View VIII
Archive IX A pair of cast brass three-light candelabras featuring central grotesque mask motifs and pierced square bases. View IX
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A pair of cast brass three-light candelabras featuring central grotesque mask motifs and pierced square bases.
c1890-1920 PAIR WM. TONKS & SONS CANDLESTICKS
Ref: SA924755
A pair of cast brass three-light candelabras featuring central grotesque mask motifs and pierced square bases.
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During the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, brass candelabras often incorporated revivalist styles such as Gothic Revival or Renaissance motifs. Manufacturers like William Tonks & Sons produced cast brass pieces featuring decorative openwork, masks, and scrollwork to serve as functional mantelpiece or dining table decoration.

Pieces from this era were manufactured using sand-casting processes with solid brass alloys. Components including candle cups, scrolled arms, central frames, and bases were cast individually and joined using threaded central rods or brazing techniques.

Authentic items produced by William Tonks & Sons often feature a stamped maker mark consisting of an eight-pointed star containing a sun symbol, sometimes accompanied by the initials WT&S. Genuine period examples display heavy cast construction and sharp execution in openwork casting.

Positioning a matching pair of brass candelabras symmetrically on a fireplace mantelpiece, sideboard, or dining table creates a structured focal point. The metallic finish complements dark timber, natural stone, or neutral contemporary backdrops.

Dust regularly using a soft dry cloth to maintain the surface. To remove accumulated candle wax, submerge affected sections in warm water or apply gentle heat to soften the wax rather than scraping with metal tools that may mark the surface.
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