Search 0
77,802  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 181 ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAYNEW ARRIVALS
Sorted by
Per page
JOIN AS A SELLER DEALER LOGIN
Selling Antiques Logo
0
Saved
GIFTS
181 ITEMS ADDED TODAY
Home
Return
Dealer Login
500+ Shops
Dealers
Newly Added
0
Saved
Antiques dealer?
Join as a Seller
Sort Order
Items Per Page
sellingantiques.co.uk
Browse Categories
Sort order
Relevant Links
Items per page
ID #SA1242124
FOR SALE
£3,300
Email Phone
Save
Mid 19th Century Bronze Gilt Candelabra Electrified
For sale by Blank Canvas Antiques
for sale €3,861     $4,191
£3,300

Blank Canvas Antiques

Sellingantiques Verified Since Sep 2009
Browse dealers 107 items
↓ Relevant Links
Id #SA1242124
PDF SHARE
SAVE

Mid 19th Century Bronze Gilt Candelabra Electrified

19th century
Description

High-quality pair of 19th century lamps

Physical Dimensions
Height
85cm (33.46")
Width
250cm (98.43")
Depth
250cm (98.43")
Declaration

Blank Canvas Antiques has dated this Electrified Gilt Bronze Candelabra to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1242124
Dealers Notes

Please contact us if you would like more information about this item.

Description
High-quality pair of 19th century lamps
Height
85cm (33.46")
Width
250cm (98.43")
Depth
250cm (98.43")
Date of Manufacture

Blank Canvas Antiques has dated this Electrified Gilt Bronze Candelabra to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1242124
Blank Canvas Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2009
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Blank Canvas Antiques Profile Page

PDF SHARE
SAVE
A pair of mid-19th-century dark patinated and gilt bronze candelabra converted into electric table lamps.
1 / 1
Archive I A pair of mid-19th-century dark patinated and gilt bronze candelabra converted into electric table lamps.

Mid 19th Century Bronze Gilt Candelabra Electrified

Enlarged Archival View

Blank Canvas Antiques
Telephone 07850 354 480
Location
Ross-On-Wye
Herefordshire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/ag
Verified Since Sep 2009
Items For Sale 107
Items Sold 1,153
Blank Canvas Antiques
Verified Since Sep 2009
View Dealer Info
Location: Ross-On-Wye, Herefordshire, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/ag
Verified
Sep 2009
For Sale
107
Sold
1,153
A pair of mid-19th-century dark patinated and gilt bronze candelabra converted into electric table lamps.
Mid 19th century bronze gilt candelabra electrified
Ref: SA1242124
A pair of mid-19th-century dark patinated and gilt bronze candelabra converted into electric table lamps.
Archival Detail

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.

Secure Transit

Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.

The Sustainable Choice

Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectTable Lamps
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Empire
  • MaterialBronze, Ormolu, Metal
  • ColourDark Brown and Gold
  • MotifsAcanthus leaf bases, Classical column shafts, Branching candle arms, Turned capitals
  • SizeH 85 cm (33 in) x W 250 cm (98 in) x D 250 cm (98 in)

This pair of mid-nineteenth-century table lamps derives from French Empire candelabra and brings classical character to a room. The items consist of dark patinated and gilt bronze, displaying dark brown and gold tones. Each piece incorporates classical column shafts, acanthus leaf bases, turned capitals, and branching candle arms that now hold exposed lightbulbs instead of candles. The metal surfaces show visible patination and contrast between the dark bronze and the bright ormolu mounts. Three detailed observations visible on the objects include the ribbed texture of the bulb sockets, the tiered circular step at the base of each column, and the intricate scrollwork along the branching candle holders. Position these matched lamps upon a sideboard top in a dining room or living space to provide functional lighting and traditional decoration. Measuring 85 cm high by 250 cm wide and 250 cm deep, the pair creates a balanced focal point on a flat surface. The lamps connect to power via dark flexible electrical cords and plug-in fittings positioned near the bases. Their historic aesthetic integrates easily into period or transitional interior schemes without requiring extra embellishment.

FAQs

Electrified gilt bronze candelabra are 19th-century multi-arm candle holders crafted from bronze with gilding or dark patination that were later converted to accommodate electrical wiring and light bulb sockets.

Artisans employed sand or lost-wax casting techniques to form bronze components, followed by hand-chasing for relief detailing and finishing with gold gilding or chemical patination.

Authentic pieces exhibit heavy cast bronze construction, crisp hand-chiselled decoration, natural age-related wear to gilded surfaces, and threaded structural rod assembly visible beneath the base.

A pair of converted candelabra table lamps can be positioned symmetrically on a sideboard, marble console table, or mantelpiece to create balanced accent illumination.

Dust the surfaces gently using a soft, dry brush or microfibre cloth, avoiding chemical cleaners or metal polishes that can remove gilding and original patination.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Period
Style
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Recently Added
Online Payments
Categories