How do I clean antique silver candle sticks?

Use a soft microfiber cloth and a mild, non-abrasive silver cream to gently remove tarnish without scrubbing. Avoid aggressive dips, as these strip historic patina and damage plated surfaces. Take care around weighted bases and felted bottoms to prevent moisture from entering internal resin fillings. Regular dusting with a dry cloth minimises the need for heavy chemical cleaning.

Why do some candlesticks feel heavy at the bottom?

Many hollow-formed silver and plated candlesticks contain an internal core of plaster, resin, or wooden dowels to provide weight and balance. This construction prevents the tall, slender pieces from tipping over easily during use. Makers adopted this technique during the eighteenth century to save on precious metal costs whilst maintaining structural stability. Felt or baize is usually glued over the base to conceal and protect this filling.

How do I date an unmarked pair?

Examine the overall architectural style, construction techniques, and assembly seams to narrow down the manufacturing period. Neoclassical motifs point towards the late eighteenth or early nineteenth century, whilst electroplating indicates a date after eighteen-forty. Compare the weight, metal colour, and wear patterns on the underside with documented examples bearing hallmarks. Base construction and screw threads often provide reliable chronological clues.

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These antique silver candle sticks illuminate period interiors through enduring craftsmanship in sterling, plate, and bronze.

Decorative Pair of Old Sheffield Plate Candlesticks

19th century

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Decorative Pair of Old Sheffield Plate Candlesticks

From Piers Rankin Antique Silver

£290

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19th century

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Pair of Late C18th / Early C19th Italian Silvered Carved Wooden Altar-style Candle-sticks.

From M Lees and Sons

£750

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lighting

18th century

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A Pair of Late 18th Century Silver Plated Candlesticks.

From Youngs Antiques

£395

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19th century

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Antique Quality Pair of Tall Silver-plated Candlesticks

From London City Antiques

£750

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18th century

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A Rare Set of Four Early 19th Century Silver Plated Chamber Sticks

From John Hubbard Antiques

£565

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silver

1900 - 1920

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C1900-1930 a Nickel Plated Candle Lamp

From Lancaster Antiques

£120

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Large Pair of Vintage Sterling Silver Three-light Candelabras

1940 - 1960

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Large Pair of Vintage Sterling Silver Three-light Candelabras

From Bushells Antiques

£3,750

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silver

19th century

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Early Victorian Antique Silver Naturalistic Chamber Stick, 1838m

From Highland Antiques Ltd

£595

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18th century

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