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Set of Four French Brass Ecclesiastical Pricket Candlesticks
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Set of Four French Brass Ecclesiastical Pricket Candlesticks

1920 - 1940
Sold 20 March 2026 · Hand of Glory
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A set of four vintage French cast brass ecclesiastical candlesticks of good weight, with dished pricket tops, the lobed baluster stems terminating in a triform base with paw feet.

65cm high.

Physical Dimensions
Height
65cm (25.59")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Declaration

Hand of Glory has dated these French Brass Pricket Candlesticks to the 1930s.

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SA1197184
Dealers Internal Reference
SKU00001035
Description
A set of four vintage French cast brass ecclesiastical candlesticks of good weight, with dished pricket tops, the lobed baluster stems terminating in a triform base with paw feet.

65cm high.

Height
65cm (25.59")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Date of Manufacture

Hand of Glory has dated these French Brass Pricket Candlesticks to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1197184
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00001035
Hand of Glory
Hand of Glory
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2012

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A set of four matching antique French brass pricket candlesticks featuring ornate tri-form bases and central spindle turning. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A set of four matching antique French brass pricket candlesticks featuring ornate tri-form bases and central spindle turning. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Set of Four French Brass Ecclesiastical Pricket Candlesticks

Archive II A set of four matching antique French brass pricket candlesticks featuring ornate tri-form bases and central spindle turning. View II
Archive III A set of four matching antique French brass pricket candlesticks featuring ornate tri-form bases and central spindle turning. View III
Archive IV A set of four matching antique French brass pricket candlesticks featuring ornate tri-form bases and central spindle turning. View IV
Archive V A set of four matching antique French brass pricket candlesticks featuring ornate tri-form bases and central spindle turning. View V
Archive VI A set of four matching antique French brass pricket candlesticks featuring ornate tri-form bases and central spindle turning. View VI
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Hand of Glory Antiques
34 Market Place
Chippenham
Wiltshire
SN15 3HP
United Kingdom
Verified Since Jul 2012
Items For Sale 173
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Hand of Glory
Hand of Glory
Verified Since Jul 2012
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Location: Hand of Glory Antiques, 34 Market Place, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3HP, United Kingdom
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A set of four matching antique French brass pricket candlesticks featuring ornate tri-form bases and central spindle turning.
Set of Four French Brass Ecclesiastical Pricket Candlesticks
Ref: SA1197184
A set of four matching antique French brass pricket candlesticks featuring ornate tri-form bases and central spindle turning.
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  • ObjectCandlesticks
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialBrass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTriform scroll feet, Spindle turning, Pricket spikes, Floral embossing
  • SizeH 65 cm (26 in) x W 20 cm (8 in) x D 20 cm (8 in)

Pricket candlesticks feature a metal spike on top designed to secure large wax candles, commonly utilised on altars within Christian churches for liturgical services and ceremonial lighting.

These items were traditionally manufactured using brass or bronze alloys via sand casting or lost-wax casting methods, often featuring hand-finished detailing and weighted bases for stability.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit consistent patination, tool marks from historic lathe work or hand-chasing, and natural wear patterns around the base and socket, distinguishing them from modern cast replicas.

They can be displayed on a sideboard, mantelpiece, or dining table as sculptural focal points, either paired with simple taper candles or left unlit to showcase the metallic texture and historical form.

Preservation involves dusting with a soft, dry cloth and avoiding harsh chemical polishes that strip away the historic oxidisation and patination valued by collectors.
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