What materials are Georgian candle holders made from?

These items are constructed from brass, gunmetal, bell metal, copper, and silver plate. Metal alloys were also utilised during the period. Different metals reflect distinct manufacturing choices and periods, ranging from early eighteenth-century bell metal to later nineteenth-century brass engineering.

How do telescopic Georgian candlesticks work?

Telescopic pieces feature an inner stem that slides up and down within the main column. This mechanism allowed users to adjust the height of the light source. Designs like the Harrison Patent incorporate this adjustable function into brass candlesticks.

How can I identify an eighteenth-century candlestick?

Eighteenth-century examples often feature seamed construction in materials like bell metal, or distinct forms such as petal bases. Dating relies on stylistic cues and manufacturing methods typical of the Georgian era. Checking for period-appropriate construction marks helps separate eighteenth-century work from later nineteenth-century reproductions.

Were these items sold as pairs?

Many listings consist of matched pairs designed to sit symmetrically on a mantelpiece or table. Single items also appear from time to time. Pairs offer a balanced display, reflecting how domestic lighting was arranged in period interiors.

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Georgian candle holders are lighting pieces made from brass, gunmetal, bell metal, copper, and silver plate that bring period character to any room.

Pair Olive Wood Travelling Candlesticks or ‘Brighton Buns’

1900 - 1920

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Pair Olive Wood Travelling Candlesticks or ‘Brighton Buns’

From Baggott & Co.

£265

3+ MONTHS AGO

lighting

19th century

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Pair of 19th Century Lignum Vitae Treen Candlesticks

From S and S Timms Antiques Ltd

£695

3+ MONTHS AGO

lighting

19th century

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George III Walnut Candle Stand

From Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares

£320

3+ MONTHS AGO

miscellaneous

18th century

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18th Century 5 Branch Bronze Wall Sconce Candelabra

From Elmgarden

£1,250

3+ MONTHS AGO

lighting

Pair Bow Porcelain Bocage Candlesticks, C. 1765.

18th century

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Pair Bow Porcelain Bocage Candlesticks, C. 1765.

From Philip Carrol Antiques

£690

3+ MONTHS AGO

lighting

Georgian Old Sheffield Plate Candlesticks of Elegant Design & Proportions with Removable Sconces C. 1770

18th century

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Georgian Old Sheffield Plate Candlesticks of Elegant Design & Proportions with Removable Sconces C. 1770

From Richard Anthony Rush Antiques

£360

3+ MONTHS AGO

lighting

Rare Pair of Old Sheffield Plated Taper Candlesticks

18th century

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Rare Pair of Old Sheffield Plated Taper Candlesticks

From David Pickett Antiques

£275

3+ MONTHS AGO

silver

Rare Cruciform Base Rushnip/ Rush Light Holder

18th century

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Rare Cruciform Base Rushnip/ Rush Light Holder

From Martin Murray Antiques

£1,250

3+ MONTHS AGO

lighting

Pair of Regency Bronze and Ormolu Figural Candlesticks

19th century

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Pair of Regency Bronze and Ormolu Figural Candlesticks

From Christopher Buck Antiques Ltd.

£1,250

3+ MONTHS AGO

lighting

A Pair of Adam Style Mahogany Candlesticks

19th century

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A Pair of Adam Style Mahogany Candlesticks

From Chequers Antiques

£495

3+ MONTHS AGO

lighting

Listings feature materials spanning brass, bell metal, copper, gunmetal, metal alloy, and silver plate across the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.

18th century

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Rare Manx Adjustable Candlestand

From Carse Antiques

£895

3+ MONTHS AGO

tables

Pair of Antique English Georgian "Harrison Patent" Telescopic Brass Candlesticks

19th century

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Pair of Antique English Georgian "Harrison Patent" Telescopic Brass Candlesticks

From Applecross Antiques

£425

3+ MONTHS AGO

lighting

19th century

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Rare 19th Century Nailsea Glass Hollow Stem Glass Candle Stick C1830

From Exhibit Antiques

£180

3+ MONTHS AGO

glass

19th century

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Regency Chamber Stick

From Highmeads Antiques

£230

3+ MONTHS AGO

lighting

Pair Silver Candlesticks Early Georgian Style James Dixon & Sons Sheffield 1969

Later than 1960

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Pair Silver Candlesticks Early Georgian Style James Dixon & Sons Sheffield 1969

From N Wilson Antiques Clocks

£525

3+ MONTHS AGO

silver

Pair of Wedgwood Jasperware Candlesticks

19th century

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Pair of Wedgwood Jasperware Candlesticks

From Prometheus Antiques

£195

3+ MONTHS AGO

ceramics

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Georgian Candle Holders

Pair Olive Wood Travelling Candlesticks or ‘Brighton Buns’

Pair of 19th Century Lignum Vitae Treen Candlesticks

George III Walnut Candle Stand

18th Century 5 Branch Bronze Wall Sconce Candelabra

Pair Bow Porcelain Bocage Candlesticks, C. 1765.

Georgian Old Sheffield Plate Candlesticks of Elegant Design & Proportions with Removable Sconces C. 1770

Rare Pair of Old Sheffield Plated Taper Candlesticks

Rare Cruciform Base Rushnip/ Rush Light Holder

Pair of Regency Bronze and Ormolu Figural Candlesticks

A Pair of Adam Style Mahogany Candlesticks

Rare Manx Adjustable Candlestand

Pair of Antique English Georgian "Harrison Patent" Telescopic Brass Candlesticks

Rare 19th Century Nailsea Glass Hollow Stem Glass Candle Stick C1830

Regency Chamber Stick

Pair Silver Candlesticks Early Georgian Style James Dixon & Sons Sheffield 1969

Pair of Wedgwood Jasperware Candlesticks

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