How do I clean antique silver candleholders?

Clean sterling silver gently with a specialist microfibre cloth and mild silver polish, taking care around textured capitals. Avoid aggressive scrubbing on plated items to prevent wearing away the thin silver layer. Keep polishing compounds out of recessed fluting and crevices where residue can build up over time. Soft brushes help remove dried polish from detailed areas without scratching the metal.

Are these candleholders solid silver?

Many examples are made from sterling silver and carry full hallmarks denoting their metal content. Others are created from silver plate, Old Sheffield Plate, or nickel silver over base metals. Base metal candleholders often feature weighted bases filled with plaster or wood for stability. Checking the hallmarks or testing the metal helps determine the exact material composition.

How do I date an antique silver candlestick?

Dating relies heavily on British hallmarks stamped into the metal, which record the assay office and specific year of production. Stylistic clues such as column proportions and capital design also indicate whether a piece is Georgian, Victorian, or Edwardian. Old Sheffield Plate items lack standard town marks and depend on construction methods and aesthetic style for dating. Removable parts and base weights further assist in placing pieces within their correct era.

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Silver column candleholders bring classical architectural dignity to a dining table, combining sturdy metal shafts with steady bases to hold candlelight securely.

Pair of Edwardian Silver Candlesticks by William Hutton & Sons

1900 - 1920

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Pair of Edwardian Silver Candlesticks by William Hutton & Sons

From AJD Antiques

£1,150

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Later than 1960

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Vintage (1976) Sterling Silver Candlesticks by Garrard & Co Ltd

From AC Silver

£3,950

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19th century

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Rare Set Four Silver Plate & Glass Column Candlesticks C.1860

From Puckerings

£2,300

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19th century

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Large Pair of Quality Antique Silver Plated Candelabras

From Rebecca Sarah Antiques

£825

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19th century

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Pair of Antique Silver Candlesticks.

From George James Antiques

£895

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Pair of Edwardian Silver Candlesticks by William Hutton & Sons

Vintage (1976) Sterling Silver Candlesticks by Garrard & Co Ltd

Rare Set Four Silver Plate & Glass Column Candlesticks C.1860

Large Pair of Quality Antique Silver Plated Candelabras

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