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Heavily Engraved Brass English Candlesticks Set of 2
Heavily Engraved Brass English Candlesticks Set of 2

Heavily Engraved Brass English Candlesticks Set of 2

Located in Pomona, CA

A pair of English brass candlesticks with a heavy Morrocan influence. Profusely engraved in super fine detail. Removable tops.

Category

1890s Antique British Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

WAS Benson. A pair of Arts and Crafts copper and brass candlesticks.
WAS Benson. A pair of Arts and Crafts copper and brass candlesticks.

WAS Benson. A pair of Arts and Crafts copper and brass candlesticks.

By Was Benson

Located in London, GB

W A S Benson. A pair of Arts and Crafts copper and brass candlesticks. Price for the pair.

Category

Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Antique British Candle Holders

Materials

Copper

Pair of English Regency Sheffield Candelabras, Matthew Boulton, Circa 1800
Pair of English Regency Sheffield Candelabras, Matthew Boulton, Circa 1800

Pair of English Regency Sheffield Candelabras, Matthew Boulton, Circa 1800

By Mathew Bolton

Located in Charleston, SC

A complete pair of English Regency Sheffield three-light candelabras with removable intertwined scrolled arms, original hand chased removable shell motif bobeches, beaded floral tape...

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Early 1800s Regency Antique British Candle Holders

Materials

Sheffield Plate, Copper

Regency Torchere
Regency Torchere

Regency Torchere

By Jonathan Sainsbury

Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset

A marble topped three scroll torchere on triform base with carved paw feet. Bespoke sizing, design adaptations and finishing available. Please note we are currently working to a 30-3...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Regency British Candle Holders

Materials

Marble

Pair Of 19th Century Victorian Candlesticks
Pair Of 19th Century Victorian Candlesticks

Pair Of 19th Century Victorian Candlesticks

Located in Ongar, GB

A very nice decorative pair of Victorian candle sticks. Originally they were silver plated which has now worn beautifully giving them a great decorative look and charm. Loaded on the...

Category

19th Century Antique British Candle Holders

Materials

Metal

Pair of English Taxidermy Deer Hoof Candlesticks
Pair of English Taxidermy Deer Hoof Candlesticks

Pair of English Taxidermy Deer Hoof Candlesticks

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of English (19/20th Century) taxidermy deer hoof candlesticks with oval silver base and top (PRICED AS PAIR)

Category

19th Century Victorian Antique British Candle Holders

Pair of Regency Gilt and Patinated Bronze Ostrich Candlesticks, c1815
Pair of Regency Gilt and Patinated Bronze Ostrich Candlesticks, c1815

Pair of Regency Gilt and Patinated Bronze Ostrich Candlesticks, c1815

Located in valatie, NY

A pair of early 19th century Regency period gilt and patinated bronze candlesticks. Each has floral sprays with crystal lustres supported on gilt Ostrich shaped stems standing on cir...

Category

Early 19th Century Regency Antique British Candle Holders

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

England Early 20th Century Set Four Victorian Silver Candleholders
England Early 20th Century Set Four Victorian Silver Candleholders

England Early 20th Century Set Four Victorian Silver Candleholders

Located in Brescia, IT

England early 20th century set four silver Victorian candleholders. This pleasant set was made in England as a marriage gift. On one of these pieces there is the dedication to the n...

Category

Early 20th Century Victorian British Candle Holders

Materials

Silver

Antique Brass and Black Enamel Candlestick with Gilded Foliate Detailing
Antique Brass and Black Enamel Candlestick with Gilded Foliate Detailing

Antique Brass and Black Enamel Candlestick with Gilded Foliate Detailing

Located in Worcester Park, GB

Crafted from solid brass, this candlestick holder features intricate black and gold floral etching, bringing a touch of vintage charm to any space. Designed to hold a single taper ca...

Category

20th Century Baroque British Candle Holders

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique Silver Plate Epergne by Croft and Assinder Birmingham England
Antique Silver Plate Epergne by Croft and Assinder Birmingham England

Antique Silver Plate Epergne by Croft and Assinder Birmingham England

By Lombard C & A Ltd of Birmingham

Located in Miami Beach, FL

This exceptional early 20th century silverplate epergne has elegant detail work on the 4 tulip inserts which can hold flowers in the central area ...

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1910s Belle Époque Vintage British Candle Holders

Materials

Silver Plate

Tall Pair of English Stepped Column Candlesticks in Turned Wood, 20th Century
Tall Pair of English Stepped Column Candlesticks in Turned Wood, 20th Century

Tall Pair of English Stepped Column Candlesticks in Turned Wood, 20th Century

Located in Morristown, NJ

Elegant and architectural, this pair of 20th-century English candleholders is crafted in a classic stepped columnar form, standing an impressive 21 inches high on 5.75-inch square ba...

Category

1950s Neoclassical Vintage British Candle Holders

Materials

Wood

Pair Marble, Jasper Ware and Crystal Lustres, or Candlesticks
Pair Marble, Jasper Ware and Crystal Lustres, or Candlesticks

Pair Marble, Jasper Ware and Crystal Lustres, or Candlesticks

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

These beautifully proportioned candleholders feature sage green Wedgwood jasper ware medallions set in square marble footed plinth bases. They are ...

Category

Late 18th Century Georgian Antique British Candle Holders

Materials

Crystal, Marble

Pair of Silver-Plated Fluted Candlesticks, Neoclassical Vintage Table Décor Home
Pair of Silver-Plated Fluted Candlesticks, Neoclassical Vintage Table Décor Home

Pair of Silver-Plated Fluted Candlesticks, Neoclassical Vintage Table Décor Home

Located in Wembley, GB

Pair of Silver-Plated Neoclassical Candlesticks, Antique English Table Décor An elegant pair of silver-plated candlesticks in the neoclassical style, finely crafted with fluted colum...

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1930s Rococo Revival Vintage British Candle Holders

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Pair Wedgwood Basalt Dolphin Form Candlesticks with Gilt Rococo Candle Nozzles
Pair Wedgwood Basalt Dolphin Form Candlesticks with Gilt Rococo Candle Nozzles

Pair Wedgwood Basalt Dolphin Form Candlesticks with Gilt Rococo Candle Nozzles

By Wedgewood

Located in Litchfield, CT

Pair Wedgwood basalt dolphin form candlesticks with gilt rococo foliate candle nozzles. The dolphins boldly modeled and resting atop a rectangular plinth with a border of scallop sea...

Category

19th Century Neoclassical Antique British Candle Holders

Materials

Pottery

Pair of English Barley Twist Wooden Candlesticks, 1920s
Pair of English Barley Twist Wooden Candlesticks, 1920s

Pair of English Barley Twist Wooden Candlesticks, 1920s

Located in Frederiksberg C, DK

Pair of English Barley Twist Wooden Candlesticks, 1920s Beautiful pair of English candlesticks from the 1920s, handcrafted in the iconic barley twist style. This timeless design — i...

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Early 20th Century Victorian British Candle Holders

Materials

Metal

Pair of Victorian Silver Candelabra by Deykin & Harrison
Pair of Victorian Silver Candelabra by Deykin & Harrison

Pair of Victorian Silver Candelabra by Deykin & Harrison

By Deykin & Harrison

Located in New Orleans, LA

Pair of Silver Candelabra Deykin & Harrison Hallmarked Birmingham, 1899 This exceptional pair of Victorian five-light candelabra, crafted by Deykin & Harrison, embodies the ...

Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Antique British Candle Holders

Materials

Silver

Pair of Victorian Silver Plated  Four Light  Candelabra
Pair of Victorian Silver Plated  Four Light  Candelabra

Pair of Victorian Silver Plated Four Light Candelabra

Located in Montreal, QC

While unmarked, these seem to us to be in the style of Elkington. The prevailing motif is fruiting vine, the stem, arms and drip pans continue the theme, the three legged base is als...

Category

19th Century Victorian Antique British Candle Holders

Materials

Silver Plate

Pair English Regency Cut Crystal Candlesticks
Pair English Regency Cut Crystal Candlesticks

Pair English Regency Cut Crystal Candlesticks

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

This fine pair of English Regency two tiered candlesticks, or lustres feature lapidary, "rule cut" prisms, diamond cut shafts, and radial pattern bases.

Category

Early 19th Century Regency Antique British Candle Holders

Materials

Crystal

Holder Candle Petite Fours Sweets Mahogany Gothic Revival
Holder Candle Petite Fours Sweets Mahogany Gothic Revival

Holder Candle Petite Fours Sweets Mahogany Gothic Revival

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

Re-purposed as a holder for large candle or delicacies. Conceived as a Gothic Revival architectural ornament probably a finial. Shaped t...

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19th Century Gothic Revival Antique British Candle Holders

Materials

Mahogany

Large Bilston Enamel Candlesticks, Cobalt Blue with Gilt & Scenic Reserves c1780
Large Bilston Enamel Candlesticks, Cobalt Blue with Gilt & Scenic Reserves c1780

Large Bilston Enamel Candlesticks, Cobalt Blue with Gilt & Scenic Reserves c1780

By Bilston Battersea

Located in Basildon, GB

Pair of Large Bilston Enamel Candlesticks, Cobalt Blue with Gilt & Scenic Reserves, c1780 A rare and substantial pair of Bilston enamel candlesticks from South Staffordshire, En...

Category

1780s Georgian Antique British Candle Holders

Materials

Enamel

Antique Edwardian Arts and Crafts Style Sterling Silver Candlesticks (1901)
Antique Edwardian Arts and Crafts Style Sterling Silver Candlesticks (1901)

Antique Edwardian Arts and Crafts Style Sterling Silver Candlesticks (1901)

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Edwardian English sterling silver candlesticks in the Arts and Crafts style; an addition to our silverware collection. These exce...

Category

Early 1900s Edwardian Antique British Candle Holders

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of English Modern Classical Sterling Silver 3-Light Candelabra, 1926-1928
Pair of English Modern Classical Sterling Silver 3-Light Candelabra, 1926-1928

Pair of English Modern Classical Sterling Silver 3-Light Candelabra, 1926-1928

By Crichton Brothers

Located in New York, NY

Pair of George V sterling silver candlesticks. Made by Crichton Brothers in London in 1926-28. Each: Tapering columnar shaft on stepped foot; urn socket has domed cover with vasiform...

Category

1920s Modern Vintage British Candle Holders

Materials

Sterling Silver

1 of the 3 Pairs of Crystal Glass Votive Candleholders by Ravenhead, England
1 of the 3 Pairs of Crystal Glass Votive Candleholders by Ravenhead, England

1 of the 3 Pairs of Crystal Glass Votive Candleholders by Ravenhead, England

By Kosta Boda

Located in Rijssen, NL

This pair of votive candleholders designed by by Ravenhead, England are heavy, substantial and gorgeous. Inspired by nature. Also gorgeous on a holiday table! Please notice the price...

Category

1970s Modern Vintage British Candle Holders

Materials

Glass

Pre-1740 English George II Period Brass Candlestick
Pre-1740 English George II Period Brass Candlestick

Pre-1740 English George II Period Brass Candlestick

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Pre-1740 English George II period brass candlestick. Octagonal petal base; the sides forming large, flat petals with arched corner petals. 2-part casting. Split in the base at top. 7...

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Early 18th Century George II Antique British Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

George IV Sterling Silver Candlesticks by Robert Garrard II, 1829
George IV Sterling Silver Candlesticks by Robert Garrard II, 1829

George IV Sterling Silver Candlesticks by Robert Garrard II, 1829

By Robert Garrard II 1

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A magnificent, fine and impressive pair of antique George IV English cast sterling silver candlesticks made by Robert Garrard II; an addition of our ornamental silverware collection ...

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Early 19th Century George IV Antique British Candle Holders

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique English Victorian Brass Tavern Candlestick with Service Bell
Antique English Victorian Brass Tavern Candlestick with Service Bell

Antique English Victorian Brass Tavern Candlestick with Service Bell

Located in Plainview, NY

A late 19th century antique English Victorian brass tavern candlestick with service bell. The brass surface has some discoloration due to the age b...

Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Antique British Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Antique Silver-Plated Candlestick with Ornate Detailing, Victorian / Edwardian
Antique Silver-Plated Candlestick with Ornate Detailing, Victorian / Edwardian

Antique Silver-Plated Candlestick with Ornate Detailing, Victorian / Edwardian

Located in Wembley, GB

A pair of refined antique silver-plated candlestick, designed with elegant proportions and ornamental detailing typical of late 19th to early 20th-century tableware. The piece featur...

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1930s Art Deco Vintage British Candle Holders

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Wedgwood blue and white jasperware candleholders
Wedgwood blue and white jasperware candleholders

Wedgwood blue and white jasperware candleholders

By Wedgwood

Located in GRENOBLE, FR

Fine pair of Wedgwood jasperware candleholder, neoclassical style item decorated with white flowers and leaves friezes on a sky-blue background. Jasperware, or jasper ware, is a type...

Category

20th Century Neoclassical British Candle Holders

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Pair English Mission or Arts and Crafts Patinated Brass Candlesticks
Pair English Mission or Arts and Crafts Patinated Brass Candlesticks

Pair English Mission or Arts and Crafts Patinated Brass Candlesticks

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A pair of Solid brass Candlesticks in the mission or arts and crafts style. I find the Pair especially attractive due to the simplicity of the design, which allows them to sit in ...

Category

Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts British Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Pair of Art Deco Silver Plated Brass Maritime Anchor Candlesticks
Pair of Art Deco Silver Plated Brass Maritime Anchor Candlesticks

Pair of Art Deco Silver Plated Brass Maritime Anchor Candlesticks

Located in Newark, England

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING Pair of Art Deco maritime anchor candlesticks executed in silver plated brass, dating to circa 1935. The candlesticks are constructed with anchor columns wr...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco British Candle Holders

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Rare Pair of George III White Porcelain Base Candlesticks
Rare Pair of George III White Porcelain Base Candlesticks

Rare Pair of George III White Porcelain Base Candlesticks

By William Parker

Located in Steyning, West sussex

A pair of Georgian candlestick the gilt lacquered bases with ball bead knurl mounting white porcelain drums with gilt decoration this supporting d...

Category

1790s Georgian Antique British Candle Holders

Materials

Cut Glass

English Gothic Style Bronze Dore Altar Candlesticks
English Gothic Style Bronze Dore Altar Candlesticks

English Gothic Style Bronze Dore Altar Candlesticks

Located in Queens, NY

2 English Gothic-style (19th Century) bronze dore altar sticks with 3 religious figures. (PRICED EACH) There are missing elements

Category

19th Century Georgian Antique British Candle Holders

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Antique English Silver Plated Candlesticks in a Corinthian Column Style
Pair of Antique English Silver Plated Candlesticks in a Corinthian Column Style

Pair of Antique English Silver Plated Candlesticks in a Corinthian Column Style

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This pair of antique candlesticks are hallmarked by an unknown maker, and presumed to originate from England and date to approximately 1920 and done in a Greek Revival style. The can...

Category

Early 20th Century Greek Revival British Candle Holders

Materials

Silver Plate

Pair of Regency Period Gilt Lacquered and Bronzed Twin Branch Candelabra
Pair of Regency Period Gilt Lacquered and Bronzed Twin Branch Candelabra

Pair of Regency Period Gilt Lacquered and Bronzed Twin Branch Candelabra

By Hancock & Rixon

Located in Steyning, West sussex

An important pair of gilt lacquered and bronzed twin branch candelabra of unusual design the finely decorated square wasted bases surmounted by a bronzed figure of an old man resting...

Category

19th Century Regency Antique British Candle Holders

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of Regency Cut-Glass Hurricane Lights
Pair of Regency Cut-Glass Hurricane Lights

Pair of Regency Cut-Glass Hurricane Lights

Located in Steyning, West sussex

A fine pair of Regency hurricane lights the ormolu-mounted step cut bases supporting radial cut drip pans with fan edge hung with round end rule drop...

Category

1810s Regency Antique British Candle Holders

Materials

Cut Glass

Pair of Gilt Bronze Crane Candlesticks
Pair of Gilt Bronze Crane Candlesticks

Pair of Gilt Bronze Crane Candlesticks

Located in New York, NY

Each in the form of a bronze ostrich on a rockwork base; supporting a candleholder.

Category

Mid-19th Century Regency Antique British Candle Holders

Materials

Bronze

RARE Pair of 18th Century Bell Metal Candlesticks
RARE Pair of 18th Century Bell Metal Candlesticks

RARE Pair of 18th Century Bell Metal Candlesticks

Located in High Point, NC

RARE and unusual pair of 18th century bell metal candlesticks from England. These are some of the finest candlesticks we have ever had the pleasure to offer. They are very tall and...

Category

18th Century Regency Antique British Candle Holders

Materials

Metal

Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Candelabra by William Brown, 1825
Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Candelabra by William Brown, 1825

Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Candelabra by William Brown, 1825

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of versatile antique English sterling silver three-light candelabra; an addition to our diverse candle holders collection. These exceptional antique cast sterling silver candelabra have a classical square form to a knopped column onto a stepped swept square foot, in the highly desirable classic English style. Each impressive three light candelabrum retains the original hallmarked detachable push fit scrolling leaf decorated arms. The branches (labra) support two circular waisted capitals, each encompassed with bands of applied gadroon decoration. The capitals are fitted with the original hallmarked push fit square-shaped sconces, embellished with an undulating swept decoration. Each capital of these antique candelabra centrepieces surmounts an impressive square drip pan, featuring identical ornamentation to that of the sconces. Each Victorian candelabrum is fitted with a third detachable central elevated capital and drip pan. These versatile three-light Victorian candelabra can be used as silver candlesticks once the arms are detached. The panelled waisted column of each candlestick is encompassed with further undulating ornamentation and gadroon decoration to the knops. The spiralling swept portion of the foot surmounts a plain stepped base, embellished with gadroon decoration to a plain collet style rim. These antique silver candlesticks do not have weighted bases. The base of each candlestick was made by William Brown in 1825 and the labra were crafted by Walker & Tolhurst Ltd (Walter Walker & Brownfield Tolhurst) in 1896*. These tall sterling silver candelabra, which can be separated into individual candlesticks, are a versatile and sophisticated gift for weddings, anniversaries or milestone occasions. Use them as dramatic centrepieces for candlelit dinners or display the candlesticks individually on a mantel, sideboard or table. * Candlesticks were widely produced and used in the early 19th century, with designs growing more elaborate as moulded candles gained popularity. To accommodate changing tastes, it was not unusual for matching candelabra to be commissioned at a later date, providing versatility and reflecting the Victorian preference for elaborate centrepieces. Condition These exceptional antique silver candelabra...

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1890s Antique British Candle Holders

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Parcel Gilt Go-to-bed  Candle Holder
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Parcel Gilt Go-to-bed  Candle Holder

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Parcel Gilt Go-to-bed Candle Holder

By Elkington & Co.

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive, antique Victorian English sterling silver parcel gilt Go-To-Bed candlestick; an addition to our silver candlestick / can...

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1840s Victorian Antique British Candle Holders

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century Antique Victorian Candlesticks in Patinated Brass
19th Century Antique Victorian Candlesticks in Patinated Brass

19th Century Antique Victorian Candlesticks in Patinated Brass

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

A pair of French polished candlesticks in great patinated brass. Engraved brass with round base. Great brass decorative art objects. Dimensions: 10.25 in. H x 5 in. D

Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Antique British Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Fine Pair of English Regency Period Candelabra on Blue Wedgwood Bases
Fine Pair of English Regency Period Candelabra on Blue Wedgwood Bases

Fine Pair of English Regency Period Candelabra on Blue Wedgwood Bases

Located in Steyning, West sussex

A fine pair of English regency period candelabra on unusual blue Wedgwood bases which are marked Adams the base decorated with fan arches and classic Greek figures bordered with in interlaced garlands the bases surmounted by an classic perched eagle this in turn supporting two eagle head candle...

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1820s Regency Antique British Candle Holders

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of Anthony Redmile Designer Marble and Silverplate Dolphin Candlesticks
Pair of Anthony Redmile Designer Marble and Silverplate Dolphin Candlesticks

Pair of Anthony Redmile Designer Marble and Silverplate Dolphin Candlesticks

By Anthony Redmile London

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Stylish pair of Anthony Redmile green marble and silver plate candle sticks having his recognizable iconic entwined dolphins.

Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage British Candle Holders

Materials

Marble, Silver Plate

Candelabra
Candelabra

Candelabra

Located in London, England

Silver plated three branch candelabra. Circa 1930. H 36.5cm x W 26cm x D 26cm Please be in touch for an accurate shipping quote.

Category

1930s Edwardian Vintage British Candle Holders

Materials

Silver Plate

Fine Pair of Wedgwood Base Georgian Storm Lights
Fine Pair of Wedgwood Base Georgian Storm Lights

Fine Pair of Wedgwood Base Georgian Storm Lights

By Wedgwood

Located in Steyning, West sussex

A fine pair of wedgwood drums with mythological scenes mounted with gilt lacquered bases supporting glass storm shades.  

Category

1790s Georgian Antique British Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Wedgwood blue and white jasperware candlestick
Wedgwood blue and white jasperware candlestick

Wedgwood blue and white jasperware candlestick

By Wedgwood

Located in GRENOBLE, FR

A fine Wedgwood jasperware candlestick, neoclassical style item decorated with white antique-style characters and trees on a sky-blue backgroun...

Category

Mid-20th Century Neoclassical British Candle Holders

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Pair of cast sterling silver 3 light candelabra made in 1977
Pair of cast sterling silver 3 light candelabra made in 1977

Pair of cast sterling silver 3 light candelabra made in 1977

By James Wakely & Frank Clarke Wheeler

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1977 by Wakely & Wheeler, this handsome pair of Elizabeth II period, Sterling Silver Candelabra, are round in shape, plain in style, and will hold 3 candl...

Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage British Candle Holders

Materials

Sterling Silver

A Fine Pair Of Ormolu And Bronze Regency Storm Lights
A Fine Pair Of Ormolu And Bronze Regency Storm Lights

A Fine Pair Of Ormolu And Bronze Regency Storm Lights

Located in Steyning, West sussex

The square ormolu base raised on mythological winged feet, decorated with floral rosettes and scrolling oak leaf socle, supporting bronzed tassels and sprays terminating in birds mofits hung with capped icicles in-beak, the central foliated mount with ball bead decoration issuing engraved storm shade...

Category

19th Century Regency Antique British Candle Holders

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Pair 18th C. English Matthew Boulton Ormolu Mounted Carrara Marble Cassolettes
Pair 18th C. English Matthew Boulton Ormolu Mounted Carrara Marble Cassolettes

Pair 18th C. English Matthew Boulton Ormolu Mounted Carrara Marble Cassolettes

By Matthew Boulton and John Fothergill

Located in New York, NY

A Magnificent, Exceptionally Rare, Museum Quality Pair of 18th Century English Ormolu Mounted, Hand-Carved and Hand-Polished Carrara Marble Cassolettes, By Matthew Boulton. These beautiful ormolu-mounted white marble cassolettes are by Matthew Boulton (1728-1809) and John Fothergill (1730- circa 1782) published in their Pattern Book No. 1 (page 171, figure t) and reproduced in Sir Nicholas Goodison's Ormolu: The Work of Matthew Boulton (New York, 1974, page 383, figure 161). Josiah Wedgwood (1730-1795) was a close friend of Boulton's and his patterns are thought to be the source for the medallions used on the plinths of these. Boulton's medallions of classical figures are almost identical to the cameos and intaglios made by Wedgwood and his partner James Tassie. Molds for these examples can be found in the Wedgwood Collection at the Victoria & Albert Museum. All derive from the same classical source of Renaissance gems. Many gem collections in Europe were widely published at this time and Boulton's library contained A. F. Gori's Museum Florentinum (1731-1766), in which gems from the Medici collection were engraved. The subjects of the medallions on this pair are: Pomona, a Roman goddess of fruit trees, gardens, and orchards, and depicted carrying a basket on her head overloaded with fruit, tumbling to the ground, shown once on each vase. Hygeia, once on each, with an olive branch in her right hand, as seen in Tassie's reproduction of Valerio Belli's gem, and holding a snake in her left hand over an altar. This was produced by Wedgwood both as an intaglio and as a cameo. Venus & Cupid, only on one vase, showing Venus leaning against a column with a pike, and giving a helmet to Cupid. Aesclepius, Greek GD of medicine, only on one vase, depicted with a snake wrapped around his staff .The last medallion subject is either Diomedes or Perseus, shown once on each vase, depicted as a conquering hero. Boulton asked patrons to choose from a limited repertoire of motifs, and therefore each vase or pair of vases is adorned with their own combination. Boulton used nine medallion subjects on recorded vases of this type. PROVENANCE & COMPS Another pair of this model, with slightly less elaborate lids and finials, from a private collection are illustrated in Goodison's Matthew Boulton: ORMOLU, (page 379, figure 153). A further example is in a private New York collection. This pair, which was acquired from Hotspur in 1981, was formerly in the Collection of Marjorie Wiggin Prescott, sold Christie’s, New York, 31 January 1981, lot 76. The Prescott Collection was one of the most important English furniture collections of its time. The sale consisted mostly of late 17th and 18th century English furniture...

Category

1770s George III Antique British Candle Holders

Materials

Crystal, Carrara Marble, Bronze

1764, Set of Four George III Sterling Silver Candlesticks, English
1764, Set of Four George III Sterling Silver Candlesticks, English

1764, Set of Four George III Sterling Silver Candlesticks, English

By Ebenezer Coker

Located in North Miami, FL

Presenting a distinguished set of four George III sterling silver candlesticks, skillfully crafted in 1764 by the esteemed silversmith Ebenezer Coker. Each candlestick stands as a te...

Category

18th Century George III Antique British Candle Holders

Materials

Sterling Silver

A Pair Of Regency Ormolu & Cut Glass Cassoletts
A Pair Of Regency Ormolu & Cut Glass Cassoletts

A Pair Of Regency Ormolu & Cut Glass Cassoletts

Located in Steyning, West sussex

A pair of regency cassolettes on white marble bases mounted with ormolu bands, supporting three bronzed ram legs terminating with ram heads, These mounted to central ormolu band fitt...

Category

19th Century Regency Antique British Candle Holders

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Suite of Four English Silver Candelabra
Suite of Four English Silver Candelabra

Suite of Four English Silver Candelabra

Located in New York, NY

Marked: London, 1910, Maker: Lionel Alfred Crichton.

Category

1910s Vintage British Candle Holders

Materials

Silver