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A Pair of Early 20th C Indian Brass Bidri Ware Snake Candlesticks Circa 1910
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A Pair of Early 20th C Indian Brass Bidri Ware Snake Candlesticks Circa 1910

1900 - 1920
Sold 30 September 2026 · Macintosh Antiques
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Description

A pair of early 20th c Indian brass Bidri ware snake candlesticks circa 1910

Size: 7 inches diameter 12 inches high

Date of Manufacture

Macintosh Antiques has dated these Indian Brass Cobra Candlesticks to the 1910s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
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Description
A pair of early 20th c Indian brass Bidri ware snake candlesticks circa 1910

Size: 7 inches diameter 12 inches high

Date of Manufacture

Macintosh Antiques has dated these Indian Brass Cobra Candlesticks to the 1910s.

Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Reference Numbers
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SA1226637
Dealers Internal Ref
MA4493
Macintosh Antiques
Macintosh Antiques
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Dealers in 17th to 20th country house furniture lighting mirrors and accessories including the arts and crafts movement

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A pair of early 20th-century brass candlesticks formed as rearing cobra snakes with engraved floral patterns.
A pair of early 20th c Indian brass Bidri ware snake candlesticks circa 1910
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  • ObjectCandlesticks
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleAnglo-Indian
  • MaterialBrass
  • ColourBrass
  • MotifsCobra hood stem, Coiled snake base, Lotus sconce, Engraved foliate pattern
  • SizeH 30 cm (12 in) x W 18 cm (7 in) x D 18 cm (7 in)

This pair of early 20th-century Indian brass Bidri ware candlesticks dates from circa 1910 in an Anglo-Indian style. Each piece takes the form of a rearing cobra snake rising from a coiled snake base, supporting a lotus sconce with an engraved foliate pattern covering the brass surface. The metal exhibits a warm golden brass colour with detailed engraved decoration across the hood and body of the cobra. Each candlestick measures 30 cm high, 18 cm wide, and 18 cm deep. These items fit well on a mantelpiece in a gentleman's library or study to hold taper candles during evening gatherings.

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Cobra-form metalwork originated in India during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, created for export and the Anglo-Indian colonial market by incorporating traditional Indian serpent iconography into domestic lighting accessories.

These items were cast in solid brass using sand moulds, after which craftsmen hand-engraved detailed floral, foliate, or geometric patterns onto the surface before hand-finishing.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-chased surface details, natural oxidisation in recessed areas, hand-fitted threaded components, and minor casting irregularities typical of artisan production.

Position a pair on a dark wood mantelpiece, console table, or sideboard top to add historical depth, sculptural form, and metallic warmth to modern or eclectic interior schemes.

Wipe surfaces with a soft microfibre cloth and warm, mild soapy water to remove dust, avoiding harsh chemical polishes that strip historical patina, and melt away residual wax with warm water.
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