Large candlestick – brass with square base, 19th century

Large antique brass candlestick with square base, 19th century

A substantial antique candlestick in brass, standing just over forty centimetres tall. The turned stem is built up from balusters, rings and a twelve-sided collar, with fine incised turning lines on the central section. At the top is a generous drip pan, at the bottom a heavy square base with canted corners. The warm, unpolished patina with touches of green oxidation gives this brass candlestick a lived-in, almost archaeological character.

Why we chose this piece

This candlestick has real presence: tall, heavy and sober, with a fine rhythm of round and angular forms. We deliberately left it unpolished; the dull golden tone with the green in the base is exactly what makes it such a characterful object.

Style and interior

A large single candlestick like this looks wonderful on a mantelpiece, a refectory table or a console, on its own or grouped with other old candlesticks of different heights. It suits a rural or classic interior, a robust brocante setting, and works as a contrast in a sleek modern home.

Dimensions: height 40.6 cm, base 14 × 14 cm
Material: cast and turned brass
Period: 19th century
Origin: Western Europe, France or the Low Countries
Condition: good, stable condition with an unpolished, used patina. There are patches of green oxidation on the base and lower stem and a few small white paint spots (photo 4). The underside is cast hollow and rough, with oxidation and dark deposits around the stem fixing (photo 7). The candle socket contains old wax and dirt (photo 6). Light wear and small surface pits; no cracks or missing parts. The candlestick stands straight and firm.
Price:
€ 125

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