Candlestick (2) - Silverplated - Three-armed candle holders

05
days
09
hours
58
minutes
50
seconds
Starting bid
€ 1
Reserve price not met
Anna Hue-Roques
Expert
Selected by Anna Hue-Roques

Holds bachelor's degrees in Law and Art History with an Ecole du Louvre auctioneer diploma.

Estimate  € 180 - € 220
No bids placed

Catawiki Buyer Protection

Your payment’s safe with us until you receive your object.View details

Trustpilot 4.4 | 127823 reviews

Rated Excellent on Trustpilot.

Pair of richly decorated three-branch silver-plated candelabra dating to 1890–1920, in an antique style, with a central column and two curved arms, measuring 28 cm high, 29 cm wide and 12 cm deep, showing wear including patina and minor losses to the silvering.

AI-assisted summary

Description from the seller

The subject of the auction is a pair of richly adorned, three-armed candelabras (candelabra) that constitute an excellent example of artistic craftsmanship. The light holders are characterized by a dynamic form and intricate details.

Product features:

Design: Classical construction with a central column and two S-shaped arms.

Ornamentation: Very rich floral motifs – numerous rosebuds, flowers, and acanthus leaves covering both the base, the shaft, and the candle sleeves themselves.

Shaft: Decorative, with variable cross-section, featuring a prominent medallion surrounded by garlands of flowers.

Base: Stable, wide, with an irregular, wavy edge and a repeated floral motif. Visible traces of silvering wear.

Condition and defects:

The items show signs of use and the passage of time, which give them an authentic character, but require the buyer's attention:

Arm deformations: Visible asymmetries in the bending of the candelabra arms. In some angles the arms appear slightly bent relative to the vertical axis (possible need for gentle adjustment).

Coating condition: Local wear of the silvering layer is visible (especially on the protruding ornamental parts), natural patina, and minor functional scratches. Micro-scratches caused by cleaning.

Contamination: In the recesses of the ornaments and inside the candle sleeves there are residues of old wax and deposits (professional cleaning required).

Summary:
Despite the listed defects, the candelabras present themselves very majestically. Thanks to the dense decorations, all imperfections vanish in the glow of reflected light, which makes them a beautiful decoration for a stylish table or fireplace.

I invite you to review my other auctions.

The subject of the auction is a pair of richly adorned, three-armed candelabras (candelabra) that constitute an excellent example of artistic craftsmanship. The light holders are characterized by a dynamic form and intricate details.

Product features:

Design: Classical construction with a central column and two S-shaped arms.

Ornamentation: Very rich floral motifs – numerous rosebuds, flowers, and acanthus leaves covering both the base, the shaft, and the candle sleeves themselves.

Shaft: Decorative, with variable cross-section, featuring a prominent medallion surrounded by garlands of flowers.

Base: Stable, wide, with an irregular, wavy edge and a repeated floral motif. Visible traces of silvering wear.

Condition and defects:

The items show signs of use and the passage of time, which give them an authentic character, but require the buyer's attention:

Arm deformations: Visible asymmetries in the bending of the candelabra arms. In some angles the arms appear slightly bent relative to the vertical axis (possible need for gentle adjustment).

Coating condition: Local wear of the silvering layer is visible (especially on the protruding ornamental parts), natural patina, and minor functional scratches. Micro-scratches caused by cleaning.

Contamination: In the recesses of the ornaments and inside the candle sleeves there are residues of old wax and deposits (professional cleaning required).

Summary:
Despite the listed defects, the candelabras present themselves very majestically. Thanks to the dense decorations, all imperfections vanish in the glow of reflected light, which makes them a beautiful decoration for a stylish table or fireplace.

I invite you to review my other auctions.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Weight
4 g
Over 200 years old
No
Title additional information
Three-armed candle holders
No. of items
2
Country of Origin
France
Material
Silverplated
Style
Antique
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
28 cm
Width
29 cm
Depth
12 cm
Estimated period
1890-1920
Sold by
PolandVerified
5
Objects sold
Private

Similar objects

For you in

Antiques & Classic Furniture