How can you tell if a candlestick is silver?

To tell if a candlestick is silver, first look for metal purity hallmarks often positioned on the bottom of the piece. Silver purity markings vary from country to country, and you can find reference guides on trusted online resources that can help you determine what the hallmark on your piece represents. Researching the maker can also be beneficial. If you find that the company or artisan only produced silver wares, you can feel reasonably sure that your candlestick is silver. Another option is to place a magnet near the candlestick. Silver isn't magnetic, so a candlestick that sticks to a magnet is either silver-plated or crafted from an entirely different material. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer evaluate your candlestick to determine its material. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of silver candlesticks.

Is Links of London real silver?

Yes, Links of London is real silver. Keep in mind that this doesn't mean its pieces are solid silver. The British maker produces many items out of sterling silver, which consists of 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% copper and other base metals. Find a variety of Links of London jewelry on 1stDibs.

How much are sterling silver candlesticks worth?

Sterling silver candlesticks are worth $5 to $10, on average. Sterling silver candlesticks are not worth much because there is very little silver in sterling silver.

London Silver Candlesticks

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Chamber Candlestick

Silver Taperstick

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Anthony Redmile

Mounted Ostrich Egg

Sterling Silver Candlesticks, London by Richard Hodd & Son Hallmarked for 1879

Sold|~~$595~~

Sterling Silver Candlesticks, London by Richard Hodd & Son Hallmarked for 1879

By Richard Hodd & Son

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

Sterling silver candlesticks, London by Richard Hodd & Son, Hallmarked for 1879, detachable drip tops, smooth column, embossed tops and base, with felt covered bottoms.

Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

A Set of 4 George II Cast Silver Candlesticks, London 1753 by John Cafe

Sold|~~$30,636~~

A Set of 4 George II Cast Silver Candlesticks, London 1753 by John Cafe

By John Cafe

Located in Cornwall, GB

An extremely fine set of cast silver George II table candlesticks in the naturalistic style.

Category

Antique 1750s British George III Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of George III Cast Candlesticks Made in London in 1770 by John Carter II

Sold|~~$10,818~~

Pair of George III Cast Candlesticks Made in London in 1770 by John Carter II

Located in London, GB

The candlesticks are cast and stand on a square foot decorated with gadrooning. The base displays an unusual domed section decorated with swirl flat fluting and rises to a shaped bal...

Category

Antique 1770s European George III Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Georgian-Style Sterling Silver Candlesticks by William Hutton & Sons

Sold|~~$1,575~~

Pair of Georgian-Style Sterling Silver Candlesticks by William Hutton & Sons

By William Hutton & Sons

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Georgian-style (George II-Style), sterling silver candlesticks, London, year-hallmarked for 1900, William Hutton and Sons - makers.

Category

Antique Early 1900s English George II Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau Silver and Enamel Candlesticks, London, 1909

Sold|~~$8,900~~

Art Nouveau Silver and Enamel Candlesticks, London, 1909

By William Hutton & Sons

Located in London, GB

An exceptional pair of Art Nouveau silver and enamel candlesticks by William Hutton dated London 1909.

Category

Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Candle Holders

Materials

Enamel, Silver

Contemporary English Sterling Silver Shabbat Candlesticks

Sold|~~$1,680~~

Contemporary English Sterling Silver Shabbat Candlesticks

Located in New York, NY

Sterling silver Shabbat candlesticks, London, England, 2002.

Category

Early 2000s American Religious Items

Materials

Silver

Pair of Tall Silver Candlesticks, London, 1912

Sold|~~$1,606~~

Pair of Tall Silver Candlesticks, London, 1912

Located in Umberleigh, Devon

A lovely pair of tall English filled silver candlesticks with embossed acanthus leaf and beaded decoration and removable drip trays, Hallmarked London 1912 and marked 'S G' for the r...

Category

Vintage 1910s Great Britain (UK) Candlesticks

Materials

Silver

Pair of Edwardian Silver Sabbath Candlesticks by Morris Salkind, London, 1901

Sold|~~$1,157~~

Pair of Edwardian Silver Sabbath Candlesticks by Morris Salkind, London, 1901

By Morris Salkind

Located in 53-64 Chancery Lane, London

Sweet pair of traditional sterling silver Sabbath candlesticks with plain formed detachable sconces. The candlesticks are stylishly floral engraved for decorative highlights. The bas...

Category

Early 20th Century British Candlesticks

Materials

Sterling Silver

George III Antique Sterling Silver Candlesticks London, 1768 John Carter

Sold|~~$4,969 / set~~

George III Antique Sterling Silver Candlesticks London, 1768 John Carter

Located in 53-64 Chancery Lane, London

A very stylish pair of Georgian candlesticks, half Corinthian column in design sitting on a square filled gadroon base with ornate embossing at the angles for lowlights. The sticks h...

Category

Antique 1760s British Candlesticks

Sterling Silver Pair of Candlesticks George V London 1919 Jacob Rosenweig

Sold|~~$1,702~~

Sterling Silver Pair of Candlesticks George V London 1919 Jacob Rosenweig

Located in 53-64 Chancery Lane, London

A very elegant pair of large silver sabbath candlesticks with beautiful floral embossing for decoration. The sticks have shaped square bases which have been filled. The nozzles are d...

Category

Vintage 1910s British Candlesticks

Pair of Candlesticks, London 1895, 925 Sterling Silver, Hallmarked

Sold|~~$3,060~~

Pair of Candlesticks, London 1895, 925 Sterling Silver, Hallmarked

Located in Muenster, NRW

• London 1895, 925 sterling silver • Hallmarked, engraving • Square foot, round spout form, spouts loosely • Height 12.5 cm, foot diameter 8.4 cm, spout diameter 5.3 cm Deliver...

Category

Antique 1890s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

George V Sterling Silver Pair Candlesticks London 1926 Ellis Jacob Greenberg

Sold|~~$2,927~~

George V Sterling Silver Pair Candlesticks London 1926 Ellis Jacob Greenberg

By Ellis Jacob Greenberg

Located in 53-64 Chancery Lane, London

A stunning pair of George V silver square based candlesticks, ornately but stylishly decorated throughout with urns, garlands, bows and ribbons. The columns have additional decoratio...

Category

Early 20th Century British Other Tableware

Materials

Silver

Queen Anne Solid Silver Sterling Candlesticks London 1705 John Barnard I

Sold|~~$7,843~~

Queen Anne Solid Silver Sterling Candlesticks London 1705 John Barnard I

By John Barnard

Located in London, GB

A magnificent pair of solid silver sterling candlesticks Hallmarked for london 1705 Silversmith John Barnard Weight 609 grams Height 21.5 cm Square bases with chamfered edges ...

Category

Antique Early 1700s English Queen Anne Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Hallmarked Pair of Candlesticks, 925 Sterling Silver, London, 1900

Sold|~~$3,413~~

Hallmarked Pair of Candlesticks, 925 Sterling Silver, London, 1900

Located in Muenster, NRW

• 925 sterling silver • London 1900 • Square foot • Round spout • Hallmarked • Height 12 cm, foot 7.5 cm x 7.5 cm Delivery can be made to your door within 7 days worldwi...

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Sterling Silver

Pair of Square Base Silver Candlesticks Dated 1965, London, Made by David Shure

Sold|~~$1,702~~

Pair of Square Base Silver Candlesticks Dated 1965, London, Made by David Shure

By David Shure and Sons

Located in London, GB

Pair of square base silver candlesticks dated 1965, London, made by David Shure.

Category

Vintage 1960s English George IV Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Early 20th Century Antique George V Sterling Silver Pr Candlesticks, London 1919

Sold|~~$2,519~~

Early 20th Century Antique George V Sterling Silver Pr Candlesticks, London 1919

By Lionel Alfred Crichton 1

Located in 53-64 Chancery Lane, London

A stunning pair of square based silver candlesticks decorated with ornate framed continuing borders and asymmetrical oval floral plaques. Measures: Height: 12 inches/30.5cm ...

Category

Vintage 1910s British Adam Style More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Silver

Pair of Embossed Jewish Style Candlesticks, London Assay, 1941

Sold|~~$1,225~~

Pair of Embossed Jewish Style Candlesticks, London Assay, 1941

Located in London, GB

Pair of Embossed Jewish style candlesticks, London Assay, 1941. Beautifully handcrafted in a heavy guage of silver, reproducing the Russian style of the 1870s and 1880s.

Category

Vintage 1940s English Rococo Revival Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Pair of Edwardian Candlesticks by Parkes and Co of London, circa 1905

Sold|~~$1,497~~

Pair of Edwardian Candlesticks by Parkes and Co of London, circa 1905

Located in London, GB

Extremely large pair of silver plated candlesticks, made by J Parkes and Company. This firm specialized in bespoke handmade silver and silver plated items at the turn of the 20th c...

Category

Antique Early 1900s British George II Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Tapio Wirkkala, Silver Candlestick with Engravings, Hopeatehdas Finland, 1959

Sold|~~$1,093~~

Tapio Wirkkala, Silver Candlestick with Engravings, Hopeatehdas Finland, 1959

By Tapio Wirkkala

Located in EL Waalre, NL

His works are collected by many important museums in the world, among others: Museum of Modern Art, New York, Design Museum Helsinki, Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam, Design Museum Gent a...

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

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London Silver Candlesticks For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of london silver candlesticks is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct london silver candlesticks — often made from metal, silver and sterling silver — can elevate any home. London silver candlesticks have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Georgian, Neoclassical and Art Nouveau london silver candlesticks are consistently popular styles. John Cafe, Ebenezer Coker and William Cafe each produced beautiful london silver candlesticks that are worth considering.

How Much are London Silver Candlesticks?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $5,996, while they’re typically $595 on the low end and $37,655 highest priced.

Questions About London Silver Candlesticks

How can you tell if a candlestick is silver?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
To tell if a candlestick is silver, first look for metal purity hallmarks often positioned on the bottom of the piece. Silver purity markings vary from country to country, and you can find reference guides on trusted online resources that can help you determine what the hallmark on your piece represents. Researching the maker can also be beneficial. If you find that the company or artisan only produced silver wares, you can feel reasonably sure that your candlestick is silver. Another option is to place a magnet near the candlestick. Silver isn't magnetic, so a candlestick that sticks to a magnet is either silver-plated or crafted from an entirely different material. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer evaluate your candlestick to determine its material. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of silver candlesticks.
Is Links of London real silver?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
Yes, Links of London is real silver. Keep in mind that this doesn't mean its pieces are solid silver. The British maker produces many items out of sterling silver, which consists of 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% copper and other base metals. Find a variety of Links of London jewelry on 1stDibs.
How much are sterling silver candlesticks worth?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
Sterling silver candlesticks are worth $5 to $10, on average. Sterling silver candlesticks are not worth much because there is very little silver in sterling silver.