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1893 Pair of Tall 'Beehive' Candlesticks
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1893 Pair of Tall 'Beehive' Candlesticks

19th century
Description

This is the second pair of Beehive and Diamond cut brass candlesticks we have in stock. This pair have the mark ENGLAND and the registration number: 223580 on the base which dates them to 1893.

They measure 30cm in height, the eight sided base is approximately 11cm and they weigh approximately 1.1 kgs each.

The candlesticks have been polished but not lacquered and postage and packing for the UK mainland only is included in the price. For outside areas or abroad please contact us for a delivery quote.

Physical Dimensions
Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
11cm (4.33")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Declaration

Lancaster Antiques has dated these Victorian Brass Beehive Candlesticks to the Victorian era.

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SA932857
Dealers Internal Reference
1785
Description
This is the second pair of Beehive and Diamond cut brass candlesticks we have in stock.
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This pair have the mark ENGLAND and the registration number: 223580 on the base which dates them to 1893.
Lancaster Antiques

They measure 30cm in height, the eight sided base is approximately 11cm and they weigh approximately 1.1 kgs each.

The candlesticks have been polished but not lacquered and postage and packing for the UK mainland only is included in the price. For outside areas or abroad please contact us for a delivery quote.

Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
11cm (4.33")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Date of Manufacture

Lancaster Antiques has dated these Victorian Brass Beehive Candlesticks to the Victorian era.

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SA932857
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1785
Lancaster Antiques
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A pair of polished brass Victorian candlesticks featuring turned stems with beehive and diamond knop details on octagonal bases.
1893 PAIR OF TALL 'BEEHIVE' CANDLESTICKS
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A pair of polished brass Victorian candlesticks featuring turned stems with beehive and diamond knop details on octagonal bases.
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  • ObjectCandlesticks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBrass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsBeehive turned stem, Diamond knop, Octagonal base
  • SizeH 30 cm (12 in) x W 11 cm (4 in) x D 11 cm (4 in)

These Victorian candlesticks belong to the English Country House style and are manufactured from brass with a polished gold finish. Each piece stands on an octagonal base with a marked maker stamp and registration number, leading up a turned stem that incorporates stacked beehive rings and a diamond cut knop below a flared sconce. Measuring 30 cm high by 11 cm wide by 11 cm deep, the pair weighs 1.1 kgs each and shows a shiny unlacquered surface after recent polishing. Such traditional candlesticks find a practical home on a mantelpiece or sideboard to add warmth and metallic detail to a room's interior. Their classic silhouette suits traditional or eclectic living spaces where they can be displayed as a matched set for decorative effect or used for ambient candle lighting during dining.

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Beehive candlesticks feature distinctive ribbed or ringed central knops reminiscent of traditional skep beehives, a design motif widely manufactured in Britain during the late nineteenth century.

These items were typically cast in solid brass or bronze using sand-moulding techniques, followed by hand-turning on a lathe and polishing to achieve a smooth finish.

Authentic pieces often display registration numbers or maker marks stamped near the base, along with visible lathe marks, threaded internal rods, and natural wear patterns underneath the base.

Position them on a mantelpiece, dining table centrepiece, or sideboard paired with modern neutral tapers to create contrast between historical craftsmanship and contemporary decor.

Clean them using a soft microfibre cloth and a specialised metal polish, avoiding abrasive cleaners that could scratch the surface or strip protective patination.
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