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Pair of Antique Victorian Pewter and Tortoiseshell Candlesticks
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Pair of Antique Victorian Pewter and Tortoiseshell Candlesticks

19th century
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A really lovely and most unusual Pair of Late 19th Century Antique Victorian Pewter Candlesticks, the columns veneered in bands of tortoiseshell and rising from stepped and chamfered square bases, the undersides covered in green baize. Are they English or are they French ? We really can't make up our minds ! Constructive Feedback / Comment from fellow enthusiasts more than Welcome as always ~

Height ~ 12.00 cm. / 4.72 inches ~ Width ~ 9.00 cm. / 3.54 inches ~ Depth ~ 9.00 cm. / 3.54 inches ~ Year ~ Circa 1900

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Antiques4EU has dated these Victorian Pewter Tortoiseshell Candlesticks to the 19th Century.

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12cm (4.72")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
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A really lovely and most unusual Pair of Late 19th Century Antique Victorian Pewter Candlesticks, the columns veneered in bands of tortoiseshell and rising from stepped and chamfered square bases, the undersides covered in green baize.
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Are they English or are they French ? We really can't make up our minds ! Constructive Feedback / Comment from fellow enthusiasts more than Welcome as always ~.
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fig 1. A pair of Victorian pewter candlesticks featuring square moulded bases and cylindrical central columns wrapped in warm amber tortoiseshell veneer with metal wire detailing.
fig 1. Pair of Antique Victorian Pewter and Tortoiseshell Candlesticks

Height ~ 12.00 cm. / 4.72 inches ~ Width ~ 9.00 cm. / 3.54 inches ~ Depth ~ 9.00 cm. / 3.54 inches ~ Year ~ Circa 1900

LOVE This Item ? ~ Why Not Make Us An Offer ?

Our Warranty:- Buy it, enjoy it and take good care of it, subject only to these conditions, we undertake to accept this item back at any time and to credit the original purchase price against further purchases.

Just one of the thousands of warranted antiques ~ vintage collectables ~ catalogues and antiques reference works for sale at our main website ~ https://www.applecrossantiques.com

Date of Manufacture

Antiques4EU has dated these Victorian Pewter Tortoiseshell Candlesticks to the 19th Century.

Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Reference Numbers
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SA1219257
Dealers Internal Ref
POAVPTC-23
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Archive I A pair of Victorian pewter candlesticks featuring square moulded bases and cylindrical central columns wrapped in warm amber tortoiseshell veneer with metal wire detailing.

Pair of Antique Victorian Pewter and Tortoiseshell Candlesticks

Archive II A pair of Victorian pewter candlesticks featuring square moulded bases and cylindrical central columns wrapped in warm amber tortoiseshell veneer with metal wire detailing. View II
Archive III A pair of Victorian pewter candlesticks featuring square moulded bases and cylindrical central columns wrapped in warm amber tortoiseshell veneer with metal wire detailing. View III
Archive IV A pair of Victorian pewter candlesticks featuring square moulded bases and cylindrical central columns wrapped in warm amber tortoiseshell veneer with metal wire detailing. View IV
Archive V A pair of Victorian pewter candlesticks featuring square moulded bases and cylindrical central columns wrapped in warm amber tortoiseshell veneer with metal wire detailing. View V
Archive VI A pair of Victorian pewter candlesticks featuring square moulded bases and cylindrical central columns wrapped in warm amber tortoiseshell veneer with metal wire detailing. View VI
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A pair of Victorian pewter candlesticks featuring square moulded bases and cylindrical central columns wrapped in warm amber tortoiseshell veneer with metal wire detailing.
Pair of Antique Victorian Pewter and Tortoiseshell Candlesticks
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A pair of Victorian pewter candlesticks featuring square moulded bases and cylindrical central columns wrapped in warm amber tortoiseshell veneer with metal wire detailing.
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  • ObjectCandlesticks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialPewter, Tortoiseshell
  • ColourDark Grey, Warm Brown
  • MotifsSquare moulded base, Spiral wire wrap, Tortoiseshell central column, Flared sconce
  • SizeH 12 cm (5 in) x W 9 cm (4 in) x D 9 cm (4 in)

A pair of late nineteenth century Victorian candlesticks manufactured from dark grey pewter and warm brown tortoiseshell. Each piece stands on a stepped and chamfered square moulded base, rising to a cylindrical central column veneered in bands of tortoiseshell with spiral wire wrapping and metal collars, and finished with a flared sconce at the top. The pewter surfaces display age-related tarnish and wear, while the undersides are covered in green baize. Measuring 12 cm high, 9 cm wide and 9 cm deep, these functional accessories suit display upon a mantelpiece, a desk or a side table within a gentleman's library or study setting. They bring period character to traditional interior spaces as decorative lighting accents.

FAQs

During the Victorian era, metalworkers combined durable pewter alloys with natural decorative materials like tortoiseshell to create contrasting accents for desktop items and lighting fixtures.

Craftsmen softened organic tortoiseshell using heat and steam, moulding thin veneers around the metal central stem and securing them with metal wire or stepped collar bands.

Authentic Victorian pewter pieces typically display seam lines, soft metal wear, natural oxidisation, touchmarks or maker stamps on the base, and hand-fitted construction joints.

Position a pair on a fireplace mantel, sideboard, or dining table to add historical depth, pairing their dark patina with warm candlelight and natural wood textures.

Dust gently with a soft microfibre cloth, avoid harsh chemical polishes that can damage organic tortoiseshell, and keep out of direct heat or moisture.
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