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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Jay's Antiques

Pair of 19th Century Brass Candlesticks on Rectangular Bases

£ 75

€87

$101

Pair of 19th Century Brass Candlesticks on Rectangular Bases

£ 75

€87

$101

Jay's Antiques

Highland Antiques Limited

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

£ 3,995

€4,626

$5,357

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

£ 3,995

€4626

$5357

Highland Antiques Limited

Koos Limburg Jnr

Impressive Large Amsterdam School Pricket Copper Candlestick

£ 850

€984

$1,140

Impressive Large Amsterdam School Pricket Copper Candlestick

£ 850

€984

$1140

Koos Limburg Jnr

Richardsons Antiques

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

£ 475

€550

$637

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

£ 475

€550

$637

Richardsons Antiques

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

£ 195

€226

$261

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

£ 195

€226

$261

Richardsons Antiques

Exhibit Antiques & Collectibles

Rare 18th Century Judaica Shabbat/sabbath Brass Candelabra

£ 650

€753

$872

Rare 18th Century Judaica Shabbat/sabbath Brass Candelabra

£ 650

€753

$872

Exhibit Antiques & Collectibles

Church Street Antiques

Pair of Mid Victorian Silver Plated Candlesticks

£ 1,650

€1,911

$2,213

Pair of Mid Victorian Silver Plated Candlesticks

£ 1,650

€1911

$2213

Church Street Antiques

Koos Limburg Jnr

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

£ 2,250

€2,605

$3,017

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

£ 2,250

€2605

$3017

Koos Limburg Jnr

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

£ 2,250

€2,605

$3,017

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

£ 2,250

€2605

$3017

Koos Limburg Jnr

Unique Antiques By Emma Jade

Quality Pair of Antique Regency Brass Candlesticks

£ 325

€376

$436

Quality Pair of Antique Regency Brass Candlesticks

£ 325

€376

$436

Unique Antiques By Emma Jade

Koos Limburg Jnr

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

£ 1,250

€1,447

$1,676

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

£ 1,250

€1447

$1676

Koos Limburg Jnr

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

£ 4,000

€4,632

$5,364

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

£ 4,000

€4632

$5364

Koos Limburg Jnr