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A Pair of Sheffield Silver Plated Candlesticks
Michael Armson (Antiques) Ltd
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A Pair of Sheffield Silver Plated Candlesticks

19th century
Description

A very decorative pair of Sheffield pate candlesticks with applied moulded decoration to the bases, stems and sconces. They are in excellent strong original condition. Sizes: 9”(23cms) high. 4 ¼ “(11 ½ cms) diameter. Date circa 1840.

Physical Dimensions
Height
23cm (9.06")
Width
11cm (4.33")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Declaration

Michael Armson (Antiques) Ltd has dated these Sheffield Silver Plated Candlesticks to the 19th Century.

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SA997754
Dealers Notes

Michael Armson has been buying and selling antiques for over 50 years and can promise the same high quality of service to all customers, both old and new, that he has always been pleased to give.

Please do not hesitate to contact me by email: armsonantiques@gmail.com or by phone: 07860 910034 with any questions or queries on any article.

I normally deliver articles of furniture personally. I have an excellent network of carriers for deliveries further afield and abroad when required I am very experienced at packing and posting smaller items to any part of the UK , Europe and worldwide. Please do not hesitate to contact me for any help required.

Description
A very decorative pair of Sheffield pate candlesticks with applied moulded decoration to the bases, stems and sconces. They are in excellent strong original condition. Sizes: 9”(23cms) high. 4 ¼ “(11 ½ cms) diameter. Date circa 1840.
Height
23cm (9.06")
Width
11cm (4.33")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Date of Manufacture

Michael Armson (Antiques) Ltd has dated these Sheffield Silver Plated Candlesticks to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA997754
Michael Armson (Antiques) Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2007
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Michael Armson (Antiques) Ltd Profile Page

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Michael Armson (Antiques) Ltd
Telephone 07860 910 034
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Leighton Buzzard
Bedfordshire
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Jan 2007
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A pair of polished silver-plated candlesticks featuring decorative acanthus leaf foliage moulding on the lower stems and circular bases.
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Sheffield plate was discovered in the mid-18th century by Thomas Boulsover, who developed a process of fusing thin sheets of sterling silver onto a central copper ingot before rolling. This technique allowed craftsmen to create functional hollowware and lighting accessories with the appearance of solid silver at a fraction of the cost, making decorative items accessible to wider market segments.

Traditional Sheffield plate items consist of a copper core fused between layers of sterling silver, often weighted at the base with resin, pitch, or lead to provide stability. Later 19th-century electroplated nickel silver (EPNS) pieces utilised a base metal alloy of copper, nickel, and zinc before receiving a microscopic coating of silver via electrolysis.

Authentic pieces can often be identified by inspecting areas of high wear, such as rim edges or relief detailing, where the warm red hue of the underlying copper core may show througha feature known as bleeding. Additionally, examination of makers marks, struck pseudo-hallmarks, or structural seams along the column provides evidence of period manufacturing techniques.

Pairing classical silver lighting with modern elements creates balanced visual contrast. Position a pair as a central focal point along a dining table, arrange them symmetrically on a fireplace mantelpiece, or contrast their metallic sheen against natural wood, marble, or dark slate surfaces.

Silver plate requires gentle care to prevent removing the thin surface layer of silver. Clean using a soft, non-abrasive cotton cloth and a mild silver polish formulated specifically for plated surfaces, avoiding aggressive rubbing over raised decoration. Store in dry environments or tarnish-inhibiting cloth bags when not on display.
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