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Pair of Antique English Georgian Old Sheffield Plate Candlesticks
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Pair of Antique English Georgian Old Sheffield Plate Candlesticks

18th century
Description

A very fine Pair of Late 18th Century Antique English Georgian Old Sheffield Plate Candlesticks of neo-classical design, the tapered and fluted columns with urn shaped capitals and removeable sconces rising from chamfered stepped square bases, the whole heightened with beading and swagging.

Height ~ 28.50 cm. / 11.22 inches ~ Width ~ 11.75 cm. / 4.62 inches ~ Depth ~ 11.75 cm. / 4.62 inches ~ Year ~ Circa 1785

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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

Applecross Antiques has dated these Old Sheffield Plate Candlesticks to the 18th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 09700629
Dealer's Item Date18th Century
Sellingantiques Date18th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 225-255 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 18TH CENTURY:
Copper showing through on raised details: natural wear on fused silver plate.
Neoclassical swags and fluting: favoured Adam design from the late Georgian period.
Weighted bases with lead filling: standard period construction for table candlesticks.
Detachable nozzles with beaded rims: original fittings matching the base borders.

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
28.5cm (11.22")
Width
11.75cm (4.63")
Depth
11.75cm (4.63")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1242947
Dealers Internal Reference
POAEGOSPCS4-XX
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Description
A very fine Pair of Late 18th Century Antique English Georgian Old Sheffield Plate Candlesticks of neo-classical design, the tapered and fluted columns with urn shaped capitals and removeable sconces rising from chamfered stepped square bases, the whole heightened with beading and swagging.
fig 1. A pair of silver-plated Georgian candlesticks featuring fluted shafts, urn sconces, and square decorated bases showing copper wear.
fig 1. Pair of Antique English Georgian Old Sheffield Plate Candlesticks

Height ~ 28.50 cm. / 11.22 inches ~ Width ~ 11.75 cm. / 4.62 inches ~ Depth ~ 11.75 cm. / 4.62 inches ~ Year ~ Circa 1785

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.

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

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Date of Manufacture

Applecross Antiques has dated these Old Sheffield Plate Candlesticks to the 18th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09700629
Dealer's Item Date18th Century
Sellingantiques dating18th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 225-255 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 18th Century:
Copper showing through on raised details: natural wear on fused silver plate.
Neoclassical swags and fluting: favoured Adam design from the late Georgian period.
Weighted bases with lead filling: standard period construction for table candlesticks.
Detachable nozzles with beaded rims: original fittings matching the base borders.

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
28.5cm (11.22")
Width
11.75cm (4.63")
Depth
11.75cm (4.63")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1242947
Dealers Internal Ref
POAEGOSPCS4-XX
Applecross Antiques
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Archive I A pair of silver-plated Georgian candlesticks featuring fluted shafts, urn sconces, and square decorated bases showing copper wear.

Pair of Antique English Georgian Old Sheffield Plate Candlesticks

Archive II A pair of silver-plated Georgian candlesticks featuring fluted shafts, urn sconces, and square decorated bases showing copper wear. View II
Archive III A pair of silver-plated Georgian candlesticks featuring fluted shafts, urn sconces, and square decorated bases showing copper wear. View III
Archive IV A pair of silver-plated Georgian candlesticks featuring fluted shafts, urn sconces, and square decorated bases showing copper wear. View IV
Archive V A pair of silver-plated Georgian candlesticks featuring fluted shafts, urn sconces, and square decorated bases showing copper wear. View V
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A pair of silver-plated Georgian candlesticks featuring fluted shafts, urn sconces, and square decorated bases showing copper wear.
Pair of Antique English Georgian Old Sheffield Plate Candlesticks
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A pair of silver-plated Georgian candlesticks featuring fluted shafts, urn sconces, and square decorated bases showing copper wear.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectCandlesticks
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian Neoclassical
  • MaterialSilver Plate, Copper
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsFluted columns, Urn-shaped sconces, Gadrooned borders, Festoon swags
  • SizeH 28.5 cm (11 in) x W 11.75 cm (5 in) x D 11.75 cm (5 in)

This pair of eighteenth-century English Georgian Old Sheffield plate candlesticks is designed in a neoclassical style using silver plate over copper, presenting a silver and warm copper finish. Each piece has an urn-shaped sconce, a tapered fluted column shaft, and a chamfered stepped square base decorated with beading and festoon swags. The visible condition includes surface wear that reveals the underlying copper material through the silver plating, particularly along the stems and bases. Measuring 28.5 cm high, 11.75 cm wide, and 11.75 cm deep, these sturdy candleholders are perfectly proportioned for practical daily use. In a modern home, they make an impressive focal point placed as a dining table centrepiece during dinner parties, or displayed on a sideboard, mantelpiece, or console table to bring traditional elegance and ambient candlelight to an interior living space.

FAQs

Old Sheffield plate is a process discovered in the mid-18th century where a sheet of silver was fused onto a copper ingot before being hammered or rolled into flat sheets. This technique allowed for the production of items that closely resembled solid silver at a lower material cost.

These candlesticks were typically made by stamping thin silver-clad copper sheets into decorative dies. The sections were then soldered together, and the hollow interiors were often filled with resin or pitch to add weight and stability.

Authentic pieces often show bleeding, where gentle wear reveals the underlying copper layer through the silver. They typically lack post-1840 electroplating hallmarks and feature turned or folded silver seams along structural joints.

Silver candlesticks can be arranged as a dining table centrepiece or placed symmetrically on a fireplace mantelpiece. Their Neoclassical form pairs well with both formal traditional settings and minimalist modern decor.

Clean using a soft cloth and a gentle, non-abrasive silver polish formulated for historic plated metalwork. Avoid aggressive scrubbing or harsh chemical dips, which can strip the thin layer of fused silver and expose the copper beneath.
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