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Pair of 19th Century Holtzapffel Candlesticks
Mark Jones Antiques
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Pair of 19th Century Holtzapffel Candlesticks

19th century
Description

A pair of Holtzapffel ornamental lathe turned rosewood and ivory candlesticks, circa 1830, on original Nero Portoro marble plinth bases.

This rare pair of candlesticks match fine engineering with aesthetics, form and function.

Please note that Mark Jones Antiques have been granted a de minimis exemption licence for the sale of the ivory within this pair of candlesticks, Ref: AS214LQN.

Physical Dimensions
Height
33cm (12.99")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Declaration

Mark Jones Antiques has dated these Holtzapffel Turned Wood Candlesticks to the 19th Century.

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SA971079
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MJWOA0039
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Description
A pair of Holtzapffel ornamental lathe turned rosewood and ivory candlesticks, circa 1830, on original Nero Portoro marble plinth bases.

This rare pair of candlesticks match fine engineering with aesthetics, form and function.

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Please note that Mark Jones Antiques have been granted a de minimis exemption licence for the sale of the ivory within this pair of candlesticks, Ref: AS214LQN.
Mark Jones Antiques
Height
33cm (12.99")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Date of Manufacture

Mark Jones Antiques has dated these Holtzapffel Turned Wood Candlesticks to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA971079
Dealers Internal Ref
MJWOA0039
Mark Jones Antiques
Mark Jones Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2016

Mark jones antiques are dealers in fine antique furniture, ‘design’, works of art, and works by the sporting artist ‘snaffles’.

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A pair of nineteenth-century turned dark wood candlesticks featuring bone collar accents and mounted on square black veined marble bases.
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Archive I A pair of nineteenth-century turned dark wood candlesticks featuring bone collar accents and mounted on square black veined marble bases.

Pair of 19th Century Holtzapffel Candlesticks

Archive II A pair of nineteenth-century turned dark wood candlesticks featuring bone collar accents and mounted on square black veined marble bases. View II
Archive III A pair of nineteenth-century turned dark wood candlesticks featuring bone collar accents and mounted on square black veined marble bases. View III
Archive IV A pair of nineteenth-century turned dark wood candlesticks featuring bone collar accents and mounted on square black veined marble bases. View IV
Archive V A pair of nineteenth-century turned dark wood candlesticks featuring bone collar accents and mounted on square black veined marble bases. View V
Archive VI A pair of nineteenth-century turned dark wood candlesticks featuring bone collar accents and mounted on square black veined marble bases. View VI
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Archive VIII A pair of nineteenth-century turned dark wood candlesticks featuring bone collar accents and mounted on square black veined marble bases. View VIII
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Mark Jones Antiques

Mark Jones Antiques
Telephone 07889 071 414
Location
Northwick Park
Cotswolds
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/markjones
Verified Since Sep 2016
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Mark Jones Antiques
Mark Jones Antiques
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A pair of nineteenth-century turned dark wood candlesticks featuring bone collar accents and mounted on square black veined marble bases.
Pair of 19th century Holtzapffel Candlesticks
Ref: SA971079
A pair of nineteenth-century turned dark wood candlesticks featuring bone collar accents and mounted on square black veined marble bases.
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Holtzapffel candlesticks are decorative candle holders crafted using complex ornamental turning lathes manufactured by the Holtzapffel family firm in London during the nineteenth century. These pieces are defined by precise geometric patterns, fluting, and intricate engine-turned details carved into dense hardwoods and accent materials.

Turners typically utilised dense, fine-grained hardwoods such as ebony, rosewood, and lignum vitae that held sharp detail under lathe cutters. These wooden components were frequently accented with bone or ivory collars and mounted on heavy stone or marble bases for stability.

Authentic period examples exhibit precise geometric carving with subtle surface variations characteristic of hand-guided lathe work. Original pieces often show minor age-related cracking in organic materials, authentic patination on turned rings, and weighted bases made of dark marble or brass.

Position them symmetrically on a sideboard, fireplace mantelpiece, or console table to establish visual balance and architectural structure. The contrast between dark turned timber and modern minimalist backdrops creates a sophisticated focal point.

Keep the candlesticks away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent the timber and bone inserts from drying or warping. Dust gently with a soft microfibre cloth and apply a microcrystalline wax sparingly to preserve the woods protective lustre.
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