Candlestick - Silver plated brass

Decorative antique candlestick in the Historismus / Neo-Baroque style, dating approximately from the late 19th century.

The candlestick has an elaborate architectural form with a broad four-footed base, richly decorated with scrolling and floral motifs. The central section is designed in the form of an ornamental urn with two openwork scrolling handles terminating in sculptural details.

The surface has a silver-coloured plated finish over a yellow copper-alloy base metal, most likely brass. Areas of natural wear reveal the warmer-coloured metal underneath.

The candlestick is constructed from several individually manufactured and assembled components, visible from the underside.

No clearly identifiable manufacturer’s mark or silver hallmark has been found. The exact manufacturer and country of manufacture are therefore unknown. Stylistically, the piece is consistent with Continental European decorative metalwork of the late 19th century, particularly German/Austrian Historismus.

Dimensions:
Height: approx. 21 cm
Base: approx. 13 cm at widest point
Weight: 514 g

Condition:
Good antique condition with age-related wear, tarnishing, oxidation and areas of wear/loss to the silver-coloured plating. Small scratches and traces of use are present, consistent with its age. Please study the photographs carefully as they form an important part of the condition description.

An attractive and highly decorative example of late 19th-century Historicist metalwork, suitable both as a functional candlestick and as a period decorative object.