Antique Candlesticks for sale

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 18^th Century. Although the use of electric lighting from the end of the 19^th 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.

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White’s Antiques

Pair of Tall Mid Century French Metal Candelabra with Ornate Detailing c.1950

£ 375

€433

$500

Pair of Tall Mid Century French Metal Candelabra with Ornate Detailing c.1950

£ 375

€433

$500

White’s Antiques

Walton House Antiques Ltd

Pair of English Regency Bronze Candlesticks

£ 695

€803

$927

Pair of English Regency Bronze Candlesticks

£ 695

€803

$927

Walton House Antiques Ltd

D and A Binder LTD

Antique Cast Brass Candlestick

£ 72

€83

$96

Antique Cast Brass Candlestick

£ 72

€83

$96

D and A Binder LTD

Koos Limburg Jnr

Amsterdam School Brass Pricket Patinated Candlesticks

£ 750

€867

$1,000

Amsterdam School Brass Pricket Patinated Candlesticks

£ 750

€867

$1000

Koos Limburg Jnr

William Rand Antiques

Pair of Brass Open Twist Candlesticks

£ 125

€144

$167

Pair of Brass Open Twist Candlesticks

£ 125

€144

$167

William Rand Antiques

Antikki Interiors

Grand Neoclassical Brass Urn Table Lamps

£ 375

€433

$500

Grand Neoclassical Brass Urn Table Lamps

£ 375

€433

$500

Antikki Interiors

Jay's Antiques

Pair of 19th Century Brass Candlesticks on Rectangular Bases

£ 75

€87

$100

Pair of 19th Century Brass Candlesticks on Rectangular Bases

£ 75

€87

$100

Jay's Antiques

Highland Antiques Limited

Elizabeth II silver three branch candelabra “Lorimer Pattern” Edinburgh 2014

£ 3,995

€4,618

$5,328

Elizabeth II silver three branch candelabra “Lorimer Pattern” Edinburgh 2014

£ 3,995

€4618

$5328

Highland Antiques Limited

Koos Limburg Jnr

Impressive Large Amsterdam School Pricket Copper Candlestick

£ 850

€982

$1,134

Impressive Large Amsterdam School Pricket Copper Candlestick

£ 850

€982

$1134

Koos Limburg Jnr

Richardsons Antiques

Antique 19th Black Lacquer & Gilt Italian Floor Standing Pricket Candlesticks

£ 475

€549

$634

Antique 19th Black Lacquer & Gilt Italian Floor Standing Pricket Candlesticks

£ 475

€549

$634

Richardsons Antiques

Fabulous Vintage Indian Hand Carved Bulbous Acanthus Leaf Pair of Candle Sticks

£ 195

€225

$260

Fabulous Vintage Indian Hand Carved Bulbous Acanthus Leaf Pair of Candle Sticks

£ 195

€225

$260

Richardsons Antiques

Exhibit Antiques & Collectibles

Rare 18th Century Judaica Shabbat/sabbath Brass Candelabra

£ 650

€751

$867

Rare 18th Century Judaica Shabbat/sabbath Brass Candelabra

£ 650

€751

$867

Exhibit Antiques & Collectibles

Church Street Antiques

Pair of Mid Victorian Silver Plated Candlesticks

£ 1,650

€1,907

$2,201

Pair of Mid Victorian Silver Plated Candlesticks

£ 1,650

€1907

$2201

Church Street Antiques

Koos Limburg Jnr

Pair B: Very Impressive Amsterdam School Pair of Brass & Iron Pricet Candlesticks 1900-1920

£ 2,250

€2,601

$3,001

Pair B: Very Impressive Amsterdam School Pair of Brass & Iron Pricet Candlesticks 1900-1920

£ 2,250

€2601

$3001

Koos Limburg Jnr

Pair A: Very Impressive Amsterdam School Pair of Brass & Iron Pricket Candlesticks 1900-1920

£ 2,250

€2,601

$3,001

Pair A: Very Impressive Amsterdam School Pair of Brass & Iron Pricket Candlesticks 1900-1920

£ 2,250

€2601

$3001

Koos Limburg Jnr

Unique Antiques By Emma Jade

Quality Pair of Antique Regency Brass Candlesticks

£ 325

€376

$433

Quality Pair of Antique Regency Brass Candlesticks

£ 325

€376

$433

Unique Antiques By Emma Jade

Koos Limburg Jnr

Art Nouveau/art Deco Dutch School Rare Wrought Brass Pair Of Pricket Candlesticks

£ 1,250

€1,445

$1,667

Art Nouveau/art Deco Dutch School Rare Wrought Brass Pair Of Pricket Candlesticks

£ 1,250

€1445

$1667

Koos Limburg Jnr

6 Art Nouveau/art Deco Dutch School Large Copper And Brass Pricket Candlesticks Circa 1920-40

£ 4,000

€4,623

$5,335

6 Art Nouveau/art Deco Dutch School Large Copper And Brass Pricket Candlesticks Circa 1920-40

£ 4,000

€4623

$5335

Koos Limburg Jnr