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Antique Silver Plated Lyre 5 Light Candelabra C1880
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Antique Silver Plated Lyre 5 Light Candelabra C1880

19th century
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This is a stylish tall antique silver plated novelty candelabra. The central part is modelled as a lyre symbol. This candelabra holds five candles , having four looped branches to candle holders. Removeable sconces. Standing on an oval pedestal base that is reed mounted matching the sconces. Sold in original plate with very little copper showing on the raised part of the base and on the sconces. c1880 British made.

Height is 42 cm or 16.5 inches

Span is 42 cm or 16.5 inches

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Honey Tilley Antiques has dated this Silver Plated Lyre Candelabra to the 1880s.

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SA967810
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A22900
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Description
This is a stylish tall antique silver plated novelty candelabra. The central part is modelled as a lyre symbol. This candelabra holds five candles , having four looped branches to candle holders. Removeable sconces. Standing on an oval pedestal base that is reed mounted matching the sconces.
Sold in original plate with very little copper showing on the raised part of the base and on the sconces.
Honey Tilley Antiques

c1880 British made.

Height is 42 cm or 16.5 inches

Span is 42 cm or 16.5 inches

These can also be purchased from my website

honeytilleyantiques.com

Where shipping cost is calculated automatically at checkout

I

Date of Manufacture

Honey Tilley Antiques has dated this Silver Plated Lyre Candelabra to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA967810
Dealers Internal Ref
A22900
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An antique silver-plated five-light candelabra featuring a central lyre-shaped stem with five scrolling branches terminating in circular candle nozzles.
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Archive I An antique silver-plated five-light candelabra featuring a central lyre-shaped stem with five scrolling branches terminating in circular candle nozzles.

Antique silver plated lyre 5 light candelabra c1880

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Archive IV Scale Reference for An antique silver-plated five-light candelabra featuring a central lyre-shaped stem with five scrolling branches terminating in circular candle nozzles.
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Archive VI An antique silver-plated five-light candelabra featuring a central lyre-shaped stem with five scrolling branches terminating in circular candle nozzles. View VI
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4/5 Pierrepont Row
Islington
London
N1 8EF
United Kingdom
Verified Since Jan 2023
Items For Sale 32
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Location: 4/5 Pierrepont Row, Islington, London, N1 8EF, United Kingdom
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An antique silver-plated five-light candelabra featuring a central lyre-shaped stem with five scrolling branches terminating in circular candle nozzles.
Antique silver plated lyre 5 light candelabra c1880
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An antique silver-plated five-light candelabra featuring a central lyre-shaped stem with five scrolling branches terminating in circular candle nozzles.
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A lyre candelabra is a multi-armed candle holder featuring a central stem shaped in the form of a lyre, an ancient stringed musical instrument. This motif gained prominence during the Neoclassical period and remained popular throughout the Victorian era.

Late Victorian candelabras were commonly crafted from electroplated nickel silver or sterling silver over cast brass cores. Electroplating allowed complex classical forms, such as scrolled branches and urn-shaped nozzles, to be produced with a refined silver finish.

Authentic late 19th-century silver plated pieces typically feature manufacturers electroplate marks, such as EPNS or maker initials, stamped near the base or nozzle edges. Look for period construction details including hand-fitted threaded components, natural wear revealing underlying nickel base metal at high points, and precise scroll moulding.

Position a multi-arm silver candelabra as a central focal point on a dining table or console table to create visual height. Pairing polished silver against dark painted backdrops or natural wood textures provides contrast between traditional craftsmanship and contemporary design.

Clean silver plate using a soft, lint-free cloth and a specialized silver polish formulated for electroplated items to prevent excessive wear on the silver layer. Avoid abrasive pads, harsh detergents, or dipping solutions, and remove residual candle wax by washing carefully with warm soapy water.
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