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.
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Quality Large Pair of Antique Victorian Brass Candlesticks
£ 325
Harry Raine Antiques
Rare Pair of Titchmarsh & Goodwin Oak Candlesticks
£ 225
Deco Original Ltd
Pair of Victorian Brass Candlesticks
£ 65
Deco Original Ltd
Pair of Victorian Brass Candlesticks
£ 65
Deco Original Ltd
Pair of Victorian Brass Candlesticks
£ 65
Deco Original Ltd
Pair of Victorian Brass Candlesticks
£ 65
Piers Rankin Silver Antiques
Pair of Late Victorian Sterling Silver Corinthian Style Candlesticks
£ 350
Pair of Late Victorian Sterling Silver Corinthian Style Candlesticks
£ 350
Piers Rankin Silver Antiques
Piers Rankin Silver Antiques
Superb Pair of Cast Victorian Sterling Silver Corintian Column Candlesticks
£ 1,100
Superb Pair of Cast Victorian Sterling Silver Corintian Column Candlesticks
£ 1,100
Piers Rankin Silver Antiques
Witch Antiques
Georgian Brass Candlesticks
£ 345
Piers Rankin Silver Antiques
Elegant Pair of Edwardian Georgian Style Sterling Silver Candlesticks
£ 425
Elegant Pair of Edwardian Georgian Style Sterling Silver Candlesticks
£ 425
Piers Rankin Silver Antiques
£ 700
£ 450
Sanda Antiques
Pair of Late Victorian Brass Griffin Shaped Candlesticks
£ 145
Koos Limburg Jnr
Interesting Pair of Japanese Bronze Candlesticks
£ 850
£ 150
£ 750
£ 160
Town House Traders Ltd
Pair of Tall Antique Mahogany & Brass Candlesticks
£ 135
Church Street Antiques
Pair 19thc. Gothic Brass Pricketstick Lamps
£ 1,950
Church Street Antiques
Pair of Victorian Brass Girondelle Wall Mirrors
£ 980
€ 950
Church Street Antiques
Imposing Late19thc Silver Plated Candelabrum
£ 1,950
The Gentleman Terrier
Rare Antique Horse Racing Jockey Solid Brass Candlestick
£ 84
€ 500
€ 1,300
Applecross Antiques
Pair of Antique Georgian Old Sheffield Plate Candlesticks
£ 1,250
Mundella Antiques LTD
George III Silver Plated Candlesticks
£ 899
£ 1,495
Wildwinds Antiques
Art & Crafts Newlyn Copper Candle Holder
£ 215
Merchant House Antiques
Pair of Art Deco Candlesticks
£ 110
Merchant House Antiques
Large Wrought Iron Gothic Style Candelabra
£ 245
Deviantik
Pair of “Apostle” Tonks Candlesticks
£ 99
Applecross Antiques
Pair of Antique English Georgian Brass Candlesticks
£ 245
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Pair of Mid 19th Century Carved Walnut Candlesticks
£ 695
Martlesham Antiques
Pair of Brass Georgian Candlesticks
£ 290
Martlesham Antiques
Pair of 19th Century Brass Candlesticks
£ 260
Piers Rankin Silver Antiques
Pair of Sterling Silver Corinthian Style Candlesticks
£ 1,150
Martlesham Antiques
Pair of 19th Century Brass Candlesticks
£ 260
Michael Armson Antiques
Pair of Early 19th Cent Brass Tavern Candlesticks
£ 390
Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
Mid Century Finnish Silver Candlesticks
£ 250