How do I clean antique brass candleholders?

Use a soft cloth and warm soapy water to remove dust and wax accumulation without stripping the historic surface. Avoid abrasive compounds and harsh commercial dips that remove the aged patina. Wax residue softens under warm water rather than scraping with metal tools. Gentle buffing preserves the darkened recesses that highlight the cast details.

Were these candleholders meant for dining tables?

Many pairs served on dining tables, mantelpieces, and chests of drawers where extra light or symmetry was required. Taller multi-branched versions occupied central reception spaces. Smaller single sticks moved from room to room with the help of side handles or ejector mechanisms. They provided personal illumination before widespread gas and electric lighting.

How can I date 19th century candleholders?

Dating relies on stylistic clues like Neoclassical proportions, Victorian ornamentation, or Gothic Revival motifs. Materials such as early machine-seamed brass versus heavier cast bronze also point to specific decades. Maker signatures, registry marks, and construction techniques help narrow the production period further. Comparing the casting weight and assembly methods against known dated examples confirms the era.

Search 0

• 205 ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAYNEW ARRIVALS

Sorted by

Per page

VISITOR LOGIN JOIN AS A SELLER DEALER LOGIN

Saved

GIFTSNEW

19th Century Candleholders

205 ITEMS ADDED TODAY

Visitor Login (saved items)

Sort Order

Items Per Page

19th Century Candleholders

100 items · page 7 of 7

← Page 7 of 7 →

These 19th century candleholders bring period weight and candlelight to a room, offering everything from heavy brass engineering to ornate gilt bronze.

19th century

Save

Pair Antique Victorian Mantle Lustres

From The Antique Shop

£1,250

3+ MONTHS AGO

lighting

Substantial Pair of Early 19thc Brass Candlesticks

19th century

Save

Substantial Pair of Early 19thc Brass Candlesticks

From Church Street Antiques & Interiors

£1,450

3+ MONTHS AGO

lighting

19th century

Save

19th Century Wall Sconce

From Dean Antiques Ltd

£1,250

3+ MONTHS AGO

lighting

Pair Elegant French Gilded Bronze Candlesticks C.1890

19th century

Save

Pair Elegant French Gilded Bronze Candlesticks C.1890

From Puckerings

£875

3+ MONTHS AGO

lighting

← 1 ... 3 4 5 6 7 →

65,540

Antiques For Sale

205

Antiques Approved Today

205

Antique Uploads This Month

441,238

Total Antiques Sold

19th Century Candleholders

Pair Antique Victorian Mantle Lustres

Substantial Pair of Early 19thc Brass Candlesticks

19th Century Wall Sconce

Pair Elegant French Gilded Bronze Candlesticks C.1890

Add keywords to the filter

Price

Era

Period

Style

Material

Origin

Stock Location

Recently Added

Online Payments

Categories