Candlestick – tinned bronze, Régence/Louis XV, 18th century

Antique bronze candlestick, 18th century, with octagonal base

A small, elegant 18th-century candlestick in tinned bronze; the tinning is partly worn. The faceted baluster stem rests on a stepped octagonal base; the candle socket is also faceted and has a characteristic side slot, used to lever out candle stubs. Where the silver-coloured layer has worn away, the warm brown bronze shows through. A fine antique candlestick in the form of the early Louis XV period.

Why we chose this piece

The form is restrained and classic, the proportions are right and the underside tells the story: inside you can see the lathe-turning grooves and the riveted tenon of the stem, exactly as 18th-century candlesticks were made. The interplay of silver-grey and brown bronze gives it a lovely atmosphere.

Style and interior

Lovely on a bedside table, a writing desk or grouped with other candlesticks on a mantelpiece. It suits a classic, French or Gustavian interior, alongside old furniture and paintings, but also works as a quiet historical accent in a white, sober interior.

Dimensions: height 18.8 cm, base 10 × 10 cm
Material: cast bronze, tinned (tinning partly worn)
Style: Régence / early Louis XV
Period: 18th century, c. 1730–1780
Origin: France
Condition: used condition with an attractive aged patina. The silver-coloured coating is worn in many places, revealing the bronze (photos 1 and 5). On the top of the base, along the inner edge, there is a small dent with a narrow split in the metal (photos 3 and 6); the base is slightly distorted there, but the candlestick stands stable. The side slot in the socket is original and not damage (photo 4). The underside shows turning grooves and the riveted stem tenon, with some dirt and oxidation (photo 7). Otherwise light scratches and signs of use; no missing parts.
Price:
€ 115

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