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.
White’s Antiques
Pair of Georgian Brass Eagle Candlesticks
£ 125
Judy Fox Antiques
Antique Dual Design Enamelled Turquoise Blue Pair of Cassolettes
£ 1,500
Judy Fox Antiques
19th C. Carrara Marble Pair of Candelabras with Gilt Bronze Trim
£ 2,200
Piers Rankin Silver Antiques
Smart Simple Looking Pair of Edwardian Sterling Silver Candlesticks
£ 395
Smart Simple Looking Pair of Edwardian Sterling Silver Candlesticks
£ 395
Piers Rankin Silver Antiques
Piers Rankin Silver Antiques
Pair of Classical Edwardian Sterling Silver Candlesticks
£ 745
London City Antiques
Unusual Pair of Antique George III Quality Sheffield Plated Telescopic Candlesticks
£ 795
Unusual Pair of Antique George III Quality Sheffield Plated Telescopic Candlesticks
£ 795
London City Antiques
Witch Antiques
Pair of Georgian Brass Candlesticks
£ 75
Piers Rankin Silver Antiques
Pair of Victorian Dwarf Size Sterling Silver Candlesticks
£ 445
Witch Antiques
Pair of Victorian Brass Candlesticks
£ 65
In a Nutshell Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Pair of Edwardian Silver Desk Candlesticks
£ 250
In a Nutshell Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Pair of Antique Corinthian Column Silver Candlesticks
£ 495
Pair of Antique Corinthian Column Silver Candlesticks
£ 495
In a Nutshell Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Fox & Hare Antiques & Interiors
Pair of Vintage Murano Ruby Glass Candlesticks c.1950
Trade Antiques
Candlesticks Cold Painted Metal French
£ 385
Witch Antiques
Pair of Georgian Gun Metal Candlesticks
£ 165
Judy Fox Antiques
19th Century French Champleve & Gilt Bronze Candlesticks & Mirror
£ 950
£ 269
£ 199
Judy Fox Antiques
19th Century Champleve & Gilt Bronze Set of Candlesticks & Inkwell
£ 675
Piers Rankin Silver Antiques
Pair of Edwardian Sterling Silver Dwarf Candlesticks
£ 225
IM Chaney Antique Furniture
French Ormolu Marble Mounted Candlestick
£ 90
£ 119
£ 299
Witch Antiques
Victorian King of Diamonds Candlesticks
£ 285
£ 349
£ 399
Piers Rankin Silver Antiques
Pair of Neo Classical Style Sterling Silver Candlesticks
£ 650
Witch Antiques
Pair of Victorian Brass Candlesticks
£ 190
Witch Antiques
Pair of Barley Twist Candlesticks
£ 95
£ 79
£ 79
Witch Antiques
Pair of Victorian Brass Candlesticks
£ 85
Piers Rankin Silver Antiques
Superb Pair of Edwardian Sterling Silver Candlesticks
£ 2,900
Piers Rankin Silver Antiques
Pair of Elegant Georgian Sterling Silver Candlesticks
£ 1,600
Piers Rankin Silver Antiques
Elegant Pair of Antique Sterling Silver Candlesticks
£ 450
Piers Rankin Silver Antiques
Pair of Dwarf Size Victorian Sterling Silver Candlesticks
£ 585
Piers Rankin Silver Antiques
Most Unusual Style Sterling Silver Candlesticks
£ 450
Witch Antiques
Pair of Georgian Brass Candlesticks
£ 135
Piers Rankin Silver Antiques
Early Victorian George II Style Sterling Silver Candlesticks
£ 1,550
Early Victorian George II Style Sterling Silver Candlesticks
£ 1,550
Piers Rankin Silver Antiques
Piers Rankin Silver Antiques
Stylish Pair of Sterling Silver Edwardian Candlesticks
£ 635
Piers Rankin Silver Antiques
Impressive Pair of Late George II Candlesticks by John Cafe
£ 3,450
Impressive Pair of Late George II Candlesticks by John Cafe
£ 3,450
Piers Rankin Silver Antiques
