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Pair of Gilt-brass Ecclesiastical Candlesticks
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Pair of Gilt-brass Ecclesiastical Candlesticks

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Hand of Glory
Description

A substantial pair of gilt-brass ecclesiastical candlesticks, the dished drip pans with castellated rims, upon knopped concave stems and raised on stepped circular base.

49cm high, 19cm diameter.

Date of Manufacture

Hand of Glory has dated these Gilt Brass Ecclesiastical Candlesticks to the Edwardian era.

Independent Date Check ID 09380393
Dealer's Item DateEdwardian era
Sellingantiques DateEdwardian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 110-140 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE EDWARDIAN ERA:
Cast brass sections secured by an internal rod: construction typical around 1900.
Lathe-turned undersides with recessed weights: weighted stability for altar use.
Crenellated drip pans and fluted stems: popular late Gothic Revival pattern.
Tarnished recesses and softer edges: honest handling over many decades.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
49cm (19.29")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
19cm (7.48")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1197199
Dealers Internal Reference
SKU00001036
Description
A substantial pair of gilt-brass ecclesiastical candlesticks, the dished drip pans with castellated rims, upon knopped concave stems and raised on stepped circular base.

49cm high, 19cm diameter.

Date of Manufacture

Hand of Glory has dated these Gilt Brass Ecclesiastical Candlesticks to the Edwardian era.

Independent Date Report ID 09380393
Dealer's Item DateEdwardian era
Sellingantiques datingEdwardian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 110-140 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Edwardian era:
Cast brass sections secured by an internal rod: construction typical around 1900.
Lathe-turned undersides with recessed weights: weighted stability for altar use.
Crenellated drip pans and fluted stems: popular late Gothic Revival pattern.
Tarnished recesses and softer edges: honest handling over many decades.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
49cm (19.29")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
19cm (7.48")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1197199
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00001036
Hand of Glory
Hand of Glory
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2012

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A pair of tall gilt-brass ecclesiastical candlesticks featuring knopped fluted stems, flared crenellated wax pans, and heavy circular stepped bases.
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Archive I A pair of tall gilt-brass ecclesiastical candlesticks featuring knopped fluted stems, flared crenellated wax pans, and heavy circular stepped bases.

Pair of Gilt-brass Ecclesiastical Candlesticks

Archive II A pair of tall gilt-brass ecclesiastical candlesticks featuring knopped fluted stems, flared crenellated wax pans, and heavy circular stepped bases. View II
Archive III A pair of tall gilt-brass ecclesiastical candlesticks featuring knopped fluted stems, flared crenellated wax pans, and heavy circular stepped bases. View III
Archive IV A pair of tall gilt-brass ecclesiastical candlesticks featuring knopped fluted stems, flared crenellated wax pans, and heavy circular stepped bases. View IV
Archive V A pair of tall gilt-brass ecclesiastical candlesticks featuring knopped fluted stems, flared crenellated wax pans, and heavy circular stepped bases. View V
Archive VI A pair of tall gilt-brass ecclesiastical candlesticks featuring knopped fluted stems, flared crenellated wax pans, and heavy circular stepped bases. View VI
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Hand of Glory
Telephone 07867 305451 or 01249 447478
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Hand of Glory Antiques
34 Market Place
Chippenham
Wiltshire
SN15 3HP
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/handofglory
Verified Since Jul 2012
Items For Sale 176
Items Sold 2,470
Hand of Glory
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Location: Hand of Glory Antiques, 34 Market Place, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3HP, United Kingdom
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A pair of tall gilt-brass ecclesiastical candlesticks featuring knopped fluted stems, flared crenellated wax pans, and heavy circular stepped bases.
Pair of Gilt-Brass Ecclesiastical Candlesticks
Ref: SA1197199
A pair of tall gilt-brass ecclesiastical candlesticks featuring knopped fluted stems, flared crenellated wax pans, and heavy circular stepped bases.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectCandlesticks
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleGothic Revival
  • MaterialBrass, Gilt Brass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsKnopped stem, Fluted column, Crenellated wax pan, Stepped circular base
  • SizeH 49 cm (19 in) x W 19 cm (7 in) x D 19 cm (7 in)

This pair of Edwardian Gothic Revival ecclesiastical candlesticks brings traditional chapel character to a domestic interior. Formed from gilt-brass with a warm gold finish, the pieces exhibit bright reflective surfaces and cast soft shadows against a plain background. Each candlestick features a crenellated wax pan at the top above a fluted column, punctuated by two distinct knops along the stem. The construction concludes at the base with a heavy, stepped circular plinth that ensures stability. The items stand 49 cm high, 19 cm wide, and 19 cm deep. These decorative objects suit placement on a mantelpiece, sideboard, or entrance console table within a living room, dining area, or study, introducing architectural form and metallic texture to modern interior spaces.

FAQs

Ecclesiastical candlesticks were produced primarily for religious sanctuaries, featuring tall profiles, knopped stems, and heavy stepped bases designed to maintain stability on the altar.

These pieces were typically cast in brass, bronze, or solid copper, often finished with gold gilding or lacquering to withstand frequent use and candle wax accumulation.

Authentic examples demonstrate substantial weight, threaded or pinned multi-section assembly, cast seam marks, and natural patination within the recessed decorative areas.

Positioning them on a fireplace mantelpiece, dining table, or sideboard creates vertical interest and introduces warm metallic tones to contrast with contemporary surfaces.

Dust regularly with a soft dry cloth and remove wax residue using warm water; avoid harsh chemical polishes that can strip original gilding or protective lacquer coatings.
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