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Antique English Brass Ring or Thread Holder, Circa 1880.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Brass Ring or Thread Holder, Circa 1880.
Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Thread Holder

Materials

Brass

Antique Portuguese Silver Candle Holders
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
capital is fitted with an impressive sconce, encompassed with a thread decorated border to the rim. The
Category

Early 1800s Portuguese Antique Thread Holder

Materials

Silver

French Empire Pair of Ormolu Candlesticks with Original Handcut Threads
Located in London, GB
Fine antique French Empire pair of ormolu candlesticks with original handcut threads. A very
Category

1810s French Empire Antique Thread Holder

Materials

Ormolu

1830s Antique Baltic Silver Candle Holders
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
rounded form. The Baltic* candlesticks have waisted shaped capitals encircled with bands of thread
Category

1830s Baltic Antique Thread Holder

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver Lyre Candle Holders
By Harrison Brothers & George Howson 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
sconces, each embellished with thread decorated borders to the rim. The column of each antique silver
Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Thread Holder

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver and Rock Crystal Combination Vinaigrette/Thread Spool Holder
By Thomas Johnson, London 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
combination vinaigrette/thread spool holder in the form of a carriage lamp; an addition to our diverse
Category

1870s British Victorian Antique Thread Holder

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Ellis & Co. 1920s Sterling Silver Lyre Candle Holders
By Ellis Jacob Greenberg
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
embellished with thread decorated borders to the rim. The column of each candlestick features details
Category

1920s British Antique Thread Holder

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of 18th Century Italian Giltwood Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
some minor losses of sequins and metal thread.
Category

18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Thread Holder

Materials

Iron, Metallic Thread

French cast brass circular base candlestick, 1720
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Cast brass baluster shaft & candle cup candlestick threaded to a circular base France, circa 1720.
Category

Early 18th Century French Antique Thread Holder

Materials

Brass

Pair of French Gilt and Chased Candlesticks
Located in Wilson, NC
with all over chasing (or etching) with repetitive designs. They are threaded and will easily screw
Category

1830s French Antique Thread Holder

Materials

Brass

Continental cast brass circular base candlestick, 1720-40
Located in Kenilworth, IL
are joined by a hand threaded screw. Continental, circa 1720-40.
Category

Mid-18th Century European Antique Thread Holder

Materials

Brass

French Charles X period cast brass columnar candlestick, 1815-30
Located in Kenilworth, IL
and threaded shaft to base. France, Restoration period, circa 1815-30.
Category

Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique Thread Holder

Materials

Brass

French or English cast bell metal candlestick, 1680-1720
Located in Kenilworth, IL
, threaded to a circular rimmed drip pan on a raised octagonal base. The candle cup is drilled with an
Category

Late 17th Century Antique Thread Holder

Materials

Metal

French Cast Brass Altar Stick, 1800
Located in Kenilworth, IL
urn form candle cup on a fluted column over two variations of urn form turnings, threaded to a domed
Category

19th Century French Antique Thread Holder

Materials

Brass

Pair of Small Candlesticks in Bronze, 18th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
magnificent condition with their threads that unscrew.
Category

18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Thread Holder

Materials

Bronze

Italian Cast Brass Single Spout Oil Lamp with Deflector, 1790
Located in Kenilworth, IL
knob on a brass rod threaded to a scolloped edge base with standing rim, drip pan, and topped with a
Category

Late 18th Century Italian Antique Thread Holder

Materials

Brass

French Cast Brass Charles X Candlestick with Ejector and Tole Shade, 1820
Located in Kenilworth, IL
shaft with cast threading. The candlestick is fitted with a brass “traveler” and a 19th century tole
Category

Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique Thread Holder

Materials

Brass, Tin

Pair of French Cast Brass Columnar Candlesticks with Corinthian Capitals, 1820
Located in Kenilworth, IL
. Seam construction with threaded attachment of the candle shaft to the base. France, circa 1820
Category

Early 19th Century French Antique Thread Holder

Materials

Brass

Pair of French Octagonal Brass Candlesticks, 1750's
Located in Kenilworth, IL
shaft, threaded to a conical dome centered on an hexagonal stepped base. France, mid 1700's.
Category

Mid-18th Century French Antique Thread Holder

Materials

Brass

Very Handsome Pair of French Empire Period Gilt Brass Candlesticks, Circa 1820
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
nozzle and column firmly attached to the base by means of a full length threaded metal post. Both
Category

Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Thread Holder

Materials

Brass

Fine Pair Antique English "Old Sheffield Plate" Geo. III 2-Light Candelabra
Located in Charleston, SC
Fine quality antique English "Old Sheffield Plate" George III thread border, twisted arm 2 light
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Thread Holder

Materials

Sheffield Plate

Italian 3 spout brass oil lamp with wick implements, 1790
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Cast brass three spout Lucerne oil lamp on a solid brass rod threaded with a shield form finial and
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1790s Italian Antique Thread Holder

Materials

Brass

Antique Pair 21inch George III Three Light Candelabra by Matthew Boulton 18th C
Located in London, GB
" plate and one of the first to adopt "Sterling silver thread" edging which prevent to reveal the
Category

1790s George III Antique Thread Holder

Materials

Silver

Pair of French Silvered Cast Brass Candlesticks, 1720
Located in Kenilworth, IL
a threaded construction. The exuberance of the design is French Louis XVI. France, circa 1720.
Category

Early 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Thread Holder

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Rare Pair of Georgian Cast Bell Metal Campaign Candlesticks, England circa 1770
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
candlesticks. Both having exceptionally heavy, solid cast columns terminating to threaded posts that allow them
Category

1770s English George III Antique Thread Holder

Materials

Other

Pair of Arts & Crafts Brass Two Light Candelabras
Located in Montreal, QC
attached to the base differently. In one instance the craftsman used a nut and threaded the stem, in the
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Thread Holder

Materials

Brass

Pair English Regency naïve ormolu candlesticks with King Charles spaniels
Located in London, GB
candlesticks are weighted with cast iron and each stick is held by two rods with original threads and nuts.
Category

1820s English Antique Thread Holder

Materials

Ormolu

Assembled pair of French cast brass chamber candlesticks, 1710-20
Located in Kenilworth, IL
threaded screw construction. France, circa 1710-20.
Category

1720s French Antique Thread Holder

Materials

Brass

Antique 17th Century Dutch or English Bronze Candlestick Candleholder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. The candlestick is secured to its base by threading and can be completely removed. For reference
Category

17th Century Unknown Dutch Colonial Antique Thread Holder

Materials

Bronze

Antique 17th Century Dutch or English Bronze Candlestick/Candleholder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
& cylindrical candle cup with a wax hole. The candlestick is threaded and can be completely removed
Category

17th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Thread Holder

Materials

Bronze

French Empire Ormolu Candlesticks
Located in London, GB
the threaded rod holding all together is also original.
Category

1810s French Empire Antique Thread Holder

Materials

Ormolu

French Empire Ormolu Candlesticks
French Empire Ormolu Candlesticks
H 11 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in
Antique English 18th Century Wool Holder and Thread Sewing Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English 18th century wool holder and thread sewing box. Just a little treasure that anyone
Category

Late 18th Century English Antique Thread Holder

Materials

Wood, Oak

Antique Christofle Silverplate Baguette Manche a Gigot Lamb Shank / Roast Holder
By Christofle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Manche a Gigot bone holder. By Christofle et Cie. In silver plate. In the
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Thread Holder

Materials

Silver Plate

Pair of Jugendstil Silver Napkin Rings and Decorative Box by German Makers WMF
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in North Miami, FL
: silver, wood, thread, velvet, cord, fabric, metal, silver plate Technique: cast, gilt, patinated
Category

1880s German Jugendstil Antique Thread Holder

Materials

Silver, Metal, Silver Plate

Napoleon III Inkwell Writing Case Rosewood Porcelain And Gilt Bronze
Located in CHALON-SUR-SAÔNE, FR
Large writing case with compartments, forming an inkwell and pen holder, from the Napoleon III
Category

1870s European Napoleon III Antique Thread Holder

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco desk lamp sitting woman with globe
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
renewed by us. The lamp is equipped with a bayonet bulb holder with adapter to E14. It can therefore
Category

1920s French Art Deco Antique Thread Holder

Materials

Marble, Tin

Art Deco desk lamp sitting woman with globe
Art Deco desk lamp sitting woman with globe
H 9.85 in W 7.88 in D 3.94 in
Gilt Bronze Mounted Empire Work Table in Mahogany
Located in BARSAC, FR
as a removable candle holder and pin holder. Below a drawer allows you to discover a writing desk
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Early 18th Century Empire Antique Thread Holder

Materials

Bronze

Art Nouveau Krementz Turquoise, Mine Cut Diamond, and Pearl Pendant Brooch in 14
Located in Boston, MA
An art nouveau period pendant which converts into a brooch or a lapel watch holder by Krementz
Category

Early 20th Century Antique Thread Holder

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise

George Fox Victorian English Sterling Silver Cruet Set
By George Fox
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
. Each piece is ornamented with bands of thread decoration. Both powder pots retain the original
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1860s English Victorian Antique Thread Holder

Materials

Silver

19th Century New Old Stock Brass And Mercury Lamp
Located in Hook, Hampshire
comes completely wired and ready to install. The lamp is fitted with a standard E27 threaded lamp holder
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19th Century German Antique Thread Holder

Materials

Brass

'In Memory of Jacko" the Champion Ratter circa 1850 Taxidermy Dog Interest
Located in Lowestoft, GB
velvet cushion with gold threaded decoration. Mounted between his feet is a circular silver medal, the
Category

Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Thread Holder

Materials

Glass, Plaster, Pine

1920s Czech Taxidermy Cow Tur Domácí Bos Taurus Hind Leg Bone Classroom Study
Located in Haarlem, NL
hundred years old, you can see by the way it is fixed together (the curly iron thread) and the surface
Category

Early 20th Century Czech Antique Thread Holder

Materials

Iron

Sewing Table / Column Historism, Austria, circa 1880
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
. On top you will find the needle box with a lid, below there is a practical bowl to hold your threads
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Thread Holder

Materials

Beech

1880's Russian Rifle Bayonet Pendant Chandelier, Steel, Copper, Brass & Bronze
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
to the bayonets. All lighting components including threaded tubes, nuts and lamp holders are bronzed
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1890s European Late Victorian Antique Thread Holder

Materials

Brass, Steel

19th Century Anglo-Indian Sadeli Inlaid Work Box Traveling Writing Desk
Located in Stamford, CT
. The front drawer opening out into a velvet lined writing slope with pen holder on the side. The gabled
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Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Thread Holder

Materials

Metal

Antique Sterling Silver Perfume Flask Pendant Bakelite Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
; suspended from a divine Bakelite necklace; approx. 24” long. Functional perfume holder with a threaded top
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Thread Holder

Materials

Sterling Silver

18th Century Dutch Burl Walnut Secretary Cabinet Scriban Desk library Antique LA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
pull out Candle holders. 2 pull out hidden drawers with Corinthian decoration exterior. At desk level
Category

18th Century Dutch Antique Thread Holder

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Antique 46 Star WMH Horstmann Company United States of America Flag 83"
By Horstmann
Located in Dayton, OH
strong opposition was made by time holders of the neighboring property. The ancient German Lutheran
Category

1910s American Classical Antique Thread Holder

Materials

Wool

Meiji Period Japanese Candle Holders
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Simple, elegant, and zen-like oversized candle-holders from the historically brief but important
Category

19th Century Japanese Antique Thread Holder

Materials

Bronze

Pair of English Cut Crystal and Gilt Bronze Candelabras, 1830
Located in Toronto, ONTARIO
an elevated centre post. The arms and the centre posts are surmounted by cut-crystal candle holders
Category

Mid-19th Century English Regency Antique Thread Holder

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Pair of Four-Footed Russian Brass Candlesticks, circa 1780
Located in Ambler, PA
Pair of four-footed Russian brass candlesticks, circa 1780. Wide threads.
Category

1780s Baltic Antique Thread Holder

Materials

Brass

Pair of English Paktong Corinthian Column Candlesticks, circa 1780
Located in Ambler, PA
. Threaded connection. Sealed. Original bobeches, circa 1780. Not seamed.
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1780s Great Britain (UK) Antique Thread Holder

German Brass Candlesaver, Probably Nuremberg circa 1700
Located in Ambler, PA
threads. Small hole in base (casting flaw). Hook for hanging. Tulip shaped lifter. Height 7 1/4″, Base
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Early 1700s German Antique Thread Holder

Materials

Brass

Pair of Large 19th Century Gilt Bronze-Mounted Six-Arm Figural Rococo Candelabra
Located in Toronto, ONTARIO
A pair of centre, thread-mounted gilt bronze Rococo candelabra, the foliate curvilinear shafts each
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Mid-19th Century French Rococo Antique Thread Holder

Materials

Bronze

Pair of English Marbled Brown Bakelite Candlesticks by Charles Renee Mackintosh
By Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Linsden Ware
Located in Port Hope, ON
his death in 1928. Each candlestick is constructed in four sections jointed together by small threaded
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1920s English Art Deco Antique Thread Holder

Materials

Bakelite

English Brass Brighton Bun Traveling Candlestick, 19th Century
Located in Woodbridge, CT
rolling to permit a fine circumferential thread to be cut.' Although the majority of Brighton buns
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19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Thread Holder

Materials

Brass

Antique Thread Holder
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Victorian Brass Thread Holder
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19th Century English Antique Thread Holder

Materials

Brass

Antique Thread Holder
Antique Thread Holder
H 10 in Dm 5 in
Sterling Silver String/Thread Holder
Located in New York, NY
Lovely, sterling silver string/thread holder, The Gorham Corp., Providence, Rhode Island, Ca. 1895
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Thread Holder

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Thread Holder
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique sterling silver round canister to hold thread. This thread holder features a simple
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19th Century Antique Thread Holder

Materials

Sterling Silver

Unusual Edwardian Sterling Silver Thread Holder
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
Unusual, Edwardian period, sterling silver thread holder, The Gorham Corp., Providence, Rhode
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Thread Holder

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Antique Thread Holder For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique thread holder you’re looking for. An antique thread holder — often made from metal, brass and wood — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique thread holder — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique thread holder is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Baroque and Empire styles are sought with frequency. A&J Zimmerman Ltd., George Fox and Harrison Brothers & George Howson each produced at least one beautiful antique thread holder that is worth considering.

How Much is a Antique Thread Holder?

Prices for an antique thread holder start at $650 and top out at $275,000 with the average selling for $1,776.
Questions About Antique Thread Holder
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    To tell if a candle holder is solid antique brass, you can try placing a magnet on it. Brass is not magnetic, so if there is any attraction, the piece is unlikely to be solid brass. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of candle holders.

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