Sold: Pair Of19c Brass Candle Sticks 19th Century

Name: Pair Of19c Brass Candle Sticks
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1169080
Price: 165 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

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ObjectCandlesticks
Period19th century
Style19th Century
MaterialBrass
ColourGold
MotifsBaluster stem, Circular drip pan, Stepped circular base

A matching pair of nineteenth-century candlesticks created from solid brass exhibits a polished gold finish with a warm, aged patina across every surface. Each piece stands upright with a heavy, stepped circular base rising into a slender, turned baluster stem supporting a circular drip pan and a flared socket at the top. Fine lathe turnings define the profile from the bottom disc to the upper candle cup, while gentle surface variations and subtle oxidation marks indicate authentic nineteenth-century age. Standing 33 cm high with a 14 cm base diameter, these items offer a practical stature suited for tabletop use. Traditional country house interiors provide a fitting setting for these pieces, where they add classic metallic warmth and functional lighting to domestic spaces. Placed symmetrically upon a mantelpiece, sideboard, or dining table, the pair functions as atmospheric lighting while contributing traditional metalwork texture to the room. The sturdy stepped bases ensure secure placement on flat surfaces, and the integrated drip pans contain wax efficiently during use. Routine placement in living rooms, dining rooms, or studies brings period character and practical illumination together in a balanced display.

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During the 19th century, cast brass candlesticks were standard domestic lighting fixtures in European households, produced primarily by casting molten metal into sand or metal moulds. These objects typically feature turned baluster stems, integral or high drip pans, and circular or square weighted bases.

Most 19th-century brass candlesticks were cast in two or more separate sections and joined using internal screw threads or brazing. The brass alloy consisted predominantly of copper and zinc, which was finished through lathe turning and hand polishing.

Original pieces often exhibit subtle lathe turning lines, minor surface irregularities from casting, and seam or join marks inside the socket. Authentic examples also display natural oxidisation in recessed areas and possess a weight characteristic of solid cast brass.

A pair of brass candlesticks can be arranged symmetrically on a sideboard, dining table, or mantelpiece to introduce warm metallic tones and vertical proportion. Pairing them with neutral or coloured taper candles integrates historic metalwork into contemporary decorative schemes.

Remove wax residue by bathing the base in warm water until the wax softens, avoiding sharp tools that scratch the surface. Dust regularly with a soft microfibre cloth, and apply a specialized metal polish sparingly if a bright polished finish is desired rather than an aged patina.

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