Two flames. One century apart. These candlesticks carry the weight of a Victorian dining room — heavy copper casting, silver-mounted acanthus relief, and a maker's warrant stamped where only the knowing look.
OBJECT DETAILS: An ideal piece for interior designers sourcing period Victorian table objects, or for film and television prop buyers seeking authenticated 19th-century English dining room dressing.
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Object type: Pair of candlesticks
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Material: Copper base, silver-mounted acanthus relief decoration
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Style: Victorian Rococo Revival
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Era: circa 1890–1900
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Origin: England
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Maker: Marked CB, Silver Mounted Warranted
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Key features: Heavily cast scalloped base, acanthus cartouches, original baize base undisturbed, maker's mark to interior of sconce
DIMENSIONS: H 25cm (H 9.8") · Weight 850g per candlestick, 1,700g the pair
CONDITION: In very good vintage condition, consistent with age and use. Original silver mounting shows natural wear to high points revealing copper base — consistent with age and authentic to the period. Original baize intact to both bases. No repairs, no restoration, structurally sound. Photographs form part of this description — please review all images carefully.
CURATOR'S NOTE: Selected for the quality of the casting and the integrity of the maker's warrant. Most comparable examples are unmarked. These are not.
FAQ:
What is the condition? In very good vintage condition, consistent with age and use. Original silver mounting shows natural wear to high points revealing copper base — authentic to the period. Original baize intact to both bases. No repairs, no restoration, structurally sound. Photographs form part of this description — please review all images carefully.
What are the exact dimensions? H 25cm (H 9.8"). Weight 850g per candlestick, 1,700g the pair.
Where does this piece come from? England, circa 1890–1900. Maker's mark CB, Silver Mounted Warranted, stamped to interior of sconce.
Is this suitable for film or TV prop use? Yes — period-accurate for 1880s–1900s English Victorian interiors. Available for prop hire enquiries. Please contact us directly to discuss.
Do you ship internationally? Yes — Fontaine London ships worldwide. Shipping calculated at checkout.
What is your returns policy? 14-day return policy for items that do not match their description. Please review all photographs and condition report carefully before purchasing.
