Although we use far fewer candles today, the associated candlestick remains a much-loved object. We know that the Egyptians used candles nearly 4000 years ago and simple holders that also stopped the dripping wax from spilling would have emerged around the same time. The earliest surviving candleholder dates to 400 BC and is made of simple clay. By the Middle Ages the classic form of tall metal candlestick was already in use and although it’s basic shape has changed little, over the years the materials used and degree of detailing has naturally varied.
Candlesticks with spikes to hold the wax candle are known as ‘Pricket’ candlesticks and the useful push-rod design (which could push out the remaining wax stump) was invented in the 18th Century. Although the use of electric lighting from the end of the 19th Century onwards made the humble candle obsolete for daily use, the romance and charm of candlelight has never diminished. Whether you are after a humble brass or enamel ‘go-to-bed’ candlestick or a grand solid silver example intended for the finest Church Altar, there is plenty of choice out there. When buying antique candlesticks it is always good to check that the stems are perfectly straight as it was common for them to get dropped or bashed and bent over time. While some can be easily realigned others will be harder to correct without formal repair.
At LoveAntiques we have a fine selection of antique and vintage candlesticks from trusted dealers for all your needs.
Elmgarden Antiques
27 Brass Candlesticks, Pub Decor, Theatre Props
£ 540
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Quality Antique Queen Ann Brass Candlestick
£ 235
Rams Head Antiques
Pair of Gilt Bronze Table Lustres
£ 395
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Elegant Quality Pair of Antique Victorian Brass Candlesticks
£ 375
Elegant Quality Pair of Antique Victorian Brass Candlesticks
£ 375
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
London City Antiques
Antique Quality Pair of Tall Silver-plated Candlesticks
£ 750
In a Nutshell Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Pair of Edwardian Brass Candlesticks
£ 140
Graham Deakin Antiques
Pair of Liberty’s Tudric Pewter Candlesticks
£ 225
Deviantik
Pair “Serpent” Design Candlesticks
£ 125
Deviantik
Brass Candlestick by Townsend and Co
£ 64
£ 175
Deviantik
Brass William Tonks Candlestick
£ 36
Deviantik
Norwegian Pewter Candlestick
£ 34
Deviantik
Single Edwardian Brass Candlestick
£ 49
Deviantik
Pair "Brutalist" Candlesticks
£ 89
Deviantik
Art Nouveau Chamberstick
£ 69
Deviantik
Single Copper Candlestick
£ 39
£ 199
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Quality Pair of Large Antique Victorian Brass Candlesticks
£ 545
RegencySilver Antiques
Pair of David Marshall Vintage Brass & Aluminium Arts and Crafts Style Candlesticks
£ 585
Pair of David Marshall Vintage Brass & Aluminium Arts and Crafts Style Candlesticks
£ 585
RegencySilver Antiques
Debenham Antiques Ltd
Pair of Early 20th Century Sterling Silver Candlesticks
£ 2,250
£ 249
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Large Pair of French Brass Candlesticks
£ 495
£ 249
£ 499
£ 499
£ 229
£ 349
£ 249
£ 599
Piers Rankin Silver Antiques
Elegant Pair of Georgian Style Sterling Silver Candlesticks
£ 650
Elegant Pair of Georgian Style Sterling Silver Candlesticks
£ 650
Piers Rankin Silver Antiques
£ 599
£ 699
£ 699
£ 799
£ 599
£ 380
Pair of 19th Century French Gilt Church Candelabra with Wheat & Grapes, c.1850-1890
£ 380
White’s Antiques
£ 340
Pair of Antique French Gilt Church Candelabra with Floral Branches, c.1900
£ 340
White’s Antiques
£ 280
Pair of Antique French Pricket Candlesticks with Angels & Traces of Silver Plate
£ 280
White’s Antiques
Trade Antiques
Gothic Candelabrum Height 34 Inch Brass 1860
£ 985
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Pair of Victorian Bronze Candlesticks Modelled as Carolean Cavalier Figures, c.1850–1870
£ 625
Pair of Victorian Bronze Candlesticks Modelled as Carolean Cavalier Figures, c.1850–1870
£ 625
Salisbury Antiques Centre
