How do I clean old silver candlesticks?

Clean plated items gently using a soft cloth and a non-abrasive silver cream designed for antique metals. Avoid vigorous rubbing that might wear through the thin silver layer to expose the copper beneath.

What is Old Sheffield Plate?

Old Sheffield Plate is a material made by fusing a sheet of silver to a thick copper ingot through heat and pressure. Craftsmen then rolled the combined metals into sheets to build candlesticks and other tableware.

Are these candlesticks solid silver?

Most pieces listed under this description consist of Old Sheffield Plate or silver plate over a base metal like copper. Solid silver candlesticks are far less common from these specific manufacturing periods.

How do telescopic candlesticks work?

Telescopic candlesticks feature sliding tubular sections that allow the user to adjust the overall height of the light. Internal friction or stops hold the inner shaft securely at the desired elevation.