Victorian
Circa late 19th century | England
An antique nineteenth century pair of small and elegant brass candlesticks (see The Gen) with single-knop slender stems on a round foot.
DIMENSIONS: Height 27 cm.
CONDITION: In very good condition, wear consistent with an antique age and use. The brass has a lovely warm patina and looks wonderful when a candle is lit. No evident restoration.
REFERENCES: For an example of similar candlesticks see Collecting Antique Copper & Brass, Peter Hornsby, Moorland Publishing Company, 1989, p. 67.
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THE GEN
“In the 19th century, brass candlesticks developed round, oblong and small square bases and an infinite variety of knop shapes along the stems. The overall tendency was towards thicker, heavier looking candlesticks.” (Candlesticks, Deborah Stratton, Pitman, 1976, p. 46)
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