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Unusual Pair of Antique George III Quality Sheffield Plated Telescopic Candlesticks
London City Antiques
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Unusual Pair of Antique George III Quality Sheffield Plated Telescopic Candlesticks

19th century
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Unusual pair of antique George III quality Sheffield plated telescopic candlesticks having a quality pair of antique George III Sheffield plated telescopic candlesticks with ornate decoration

A charming original pair in wonderful original condition

H 25.5 x W 11.5 x D 11.5cm

Lowest H 21.5cm

Date 1800

Physical Dimensions
Height
25.5cm (10.04")
Width
11.5cm (4.53")
Depth
11.5cm (4.53")
Declaration

London City Antiques has dated these Sheffield Plate Telescopic Candlesticks to the 1800s.

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SA957968
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1716
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Unusual pair of antique George III quality Sheffield plated telescopic candlesticks having a quality pair of antique George III Sheffield plated telescopic candlesticks with ornate decoration

A charming original pair in wonderful original condition

H 25.5 x W 11.5 x D 11.5cm

Lowest H 21.5cm

Date 1800

Height
25.5cm (10.04")
Width
11.5cm (4.53")
Depth
11.5cm (4.53")
Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated these Sheffield Plate Telescopic Candlesticks to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA957968
Dealers Internal Ref
1716
London City Antiques
London City Antiques
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At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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A pair of antique silver-plated telescopic candlesticks with ornate scroll bases and adjustable stems.
Unusual Pair of Antique George III Quality Sheffield Plated Telescopic Candlesticks
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A pair of antique silver-plated telescopic candlesticks with ornate scroll bases and adjustable stems.
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Sheffield plate refers to a metalworking process invented in the 18th century where a thin sheet of silver is fused onto copper, while a telescopic mechanism allows the central stem of the candlestick to extend or lower.

George III candlesticks made with Sheffield plate combine fused copper and silver construction, heavy bases for balance, and relief ornamentation such as acanthus leaves, shell motifs, or gadrooned edging.

Authentic period Sheffield plate often displays slight copper visibility or bleeding on high points where polishing has thinned the silver layer over time, along with characteristic die-stamped detail and soldered seams.

Place silver candlesticks on a mantelpiece, sideboard, or dining table to add vertical height and metallic contrast against contemporary wood, marble, or painted surfaces.

Dust regularly with a soft cloth and clean infrequently using a dedicated non-abrasive silver polish to avoid removing the thin layer of fused silver.
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