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Rare Pair of Old Sheffield Plated Taper Candlesticks
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Rare Pair of Old Sheffield Plated Taper Candlesticks

18th century
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A rare pair of 18th century taper candlesticks. Bearing no makers marks, but made of Old Sheffield Plate and dating to c1770-1780. Of an ornate twist design and beautifully decorated. Each having an unengraved cartouche to the bases.

The condition is very good overall with no dents or splits. Some copper bleed to the raised edges, with one stick having slightly more copper bleed than the other (as per photos). One candlestick is missing its felt base, but otherwise a rare find.

Total weight approx 618g

Height approx 19.5cm

Base measures approx 8.5cm square

Date of Manufacture

David Pickett Antiques has dated these Sheffield Plate Taper Candlesticks to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
19.5cm (7.68")
Width
19.5cm (7.68")
Depth
19.5cm (7.68")
Reference Numbers
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SA1127874
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Description
A rare pair of 18th century taper candlesticks. Bearing no makers marks, but made of Old Sheffield Plate and dating to c1770-1780. Of an ornate twist design and beautifully decorated. Each having an unengraved cartouche to the bases.

The condition is very good overall with no dents or splits.

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Some copper bleed to the raised edges, with one stick having slightly more copper bleed than the other (as per photos).
David Pickett Antiques

One candlestick is missing its felt base, but otherwise a rare find.

Total weight approx 618g

Height approx 19.5cm

Base measures approx 8.5cm square

Date of Manufacture

David Pickett Antiques has dated these Sheffield Plate Taper Candlesticks to the 18th Century.

Height
19.5cm (7.68")
Width
19.5cm (7.68")
Depth
19.5cm (7.68")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1127874
David Pickett Antiques
David Pickett Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2020

Specialists in old sheffield plate

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A pair of silver-plated taper candlesticks featuring spiral-fluted columns, foliage capitals, and decorative square bases.
Rare Pair of Old Sheffield Plated Taper Candlesticks
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A pair of silver-plated taper candlesticks featuring spiral-fluted columns, foliage capitals, and decorative square bases.
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  • ObjectCandlesticks
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialSheffield Plate, Silver, Copper
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsSpiral fluted column, Acanthus leaf capital, Gadrooned square base, Foliate relief ornament
  • SizeH 19.5 cm (8 in) x W 19.5 cm (8 in) x D 19.5 cm (8 in)

A rare pair of 18th century Georgian taper candlesticks made of Old Sheffield plate, silver, and copper. Each candlestick has a silver-plated finish in silver with copper bleed visible on the raised edges, and stands on a gadrooned square base with foliate relief ornament and an unengraved cartouche. The construction includes a spiral fluted column and an acanthus leaf capital. Each candlestick measures 19.5 cm high, 19.5 cm wide, and 19.5 cm deep. These candlesticks suit placement on a sideboard top in a dining room or living room. They bring traditional Georgian elegance to a home interior, functioning as a practical display or table setting piece. The condition is very good overall with no dents or splits, though one candlestick is missing its felt base and one exhibits slightly more copper bleed than the other.

FAQs

Old Sheffield Plate refers to a historic process invented in the 18th century where silver was fused onto copper ingots before being rolled into sheets and crafted into tableware.

These candlesticks were fashioned from fused silver and copper sheets, shaped using die-stamped components, and soldered together with weighted bases to provide stability.

Authentic pieces frequently show silver bleeding where the underlying copper exposed through light wear, along with folded seams and die-struck maker marks rather than electroplated finishes.

Arrange them as a symmetrical pair on a dining table, mantelpiece, or console table to introduce warm metallic highlights and classic architectural proportions.

Dust regularly with a dry cotton cloth and apply non-abrasive silver foam or polish sparingly to preserve the thin fused silver layer without excessive rubbing.
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