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.
Jeff Sims Antiques
Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Pair of Edwardian Silver Candlesticks
£ 475
William Rand Antiques
Pair of Victorian Candlesticks with Agate Bees by G B & Sons
£ 915
London City Antiques
Pair of Antique Victorian Brass Candlesticks
£ 265
Knight Fine Antiques & Collectables
Antique Pair of Metal Candlesticks
£ 100
Millers Antiques
Pair of 1900s Mahogany Candlesticks
£ 280
Piers Rankin Silver Antiques
Charming Pair of Late Victorian Sterling Silver Candlesticks
£ 240
Charming Pair of Late Victorian Sterling Silver Candlesticks
£ 240
Piers Rankin Silver Antiques
Antiques & Chic
Parrot Candlesticks, Porcelain & Ormolu
£ 295
Piers Rankin Silver Antiques
Pair of Georgian Style Edwardian Sterling Silver Candlesticks
£ 435
Pair of Georgian Style Edwardian Sterling Silver Candlesticks
£ 435
Piers Rankin Silver Antiques
Beeches Vintage
Vintage 1931 Short Sterling Silver Candlestick Holder
£ 52
Andrew Cox Antiques
Extremely Rare Pair of 18th Century Sheffield Silver Candlesticks
£ 1,495
Extremely Rare Pair of 18th Century Sheffield Silver Candlesticks
£ 1,495
Andrew Cox Antiques
Beeches Vintage
Pair of Antique 1911 Sterling Silver Candlestick Holders
£ 115
£ 175
£ 370
Robert Belcher Antiques
Rare Pair of English George III Silver Telescopic Candlesticks - Sheffield 1816
£ 1,945
Rare Pair of English George III Silver Telescopic Candlesticks - Sheffield 1816
£ 1,945
Robert Belcher Antiques
£ 2,950
Rams Head Antiques
Good Antique Brass Candlestick Table Lamp
£ 245
Campbell Vintage
Pair Of Aesthetic Movement Owl Candle Sticks
£ 480
£ 595
Pair Of Antique Decorative Candlesticks, English, Silver Plate, Candle Sconce
£ 595
London Fine Ltd
Beeches Vintage
Antique Sterling Silver Candlestick Holder
£ 55
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Lovely Pair of Small Antique Victorian Candlesticks
£ 145
Antiques & Chic
Pair of Silver Plate Candlesticks with Original Box
£ 85
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
Pair of South American White Metal Horn Candlesticks
£ 395
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Quality Antique Queen Ann Brass Candlestick
£ 225
Carradale Farm Antiques Ltd
Pair of Brass Gothic Style Candlesticks
£ 200
Jeff Sims Antiques
Handsome Pair of Edwardian Cut Glass Candlesticks
£ 145
Piers Rankin Silver Antiques
Pair of Classical Style Victorian Silver Plated Candlesticks
£ 255
Pair of Classical Style Victorian Silver Plated Candlesticks
£ 255
Piers Rankin Silver Antiques
£ 235
£ 1,595
George V Art Deco Sterling Silver & Enamel Piano / Mantle Candlesticks 1929
£ 1,595
AC Silver
Prometheus Antiques
Pair of Wedgwood Jasperware Candlesticks
£ 195
Queens Antiques & Collectables
Pair of Sterling Silver Candlesticks W I Broadway & Co 1973
£ 295
Pair of Sterling Silver Candlesticks W I Broadway & Co 1973
£ 295
Queens Antiques & Collectables
£ 625
Pair of Antique Mantlepiece Candlesticks, English, Silver Plate - Victorian 1900
£ 625
London Fine Ltd
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Quality Antique Victorian Brass Candlesticks
£ 225
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Lovely Pair of Antique Victorian Brass Candlesticks
£ 195
£ 280
London City Antiques
Large Pair of Antique Victorian Quality Brass Candlesticks
£ 1,150
London City Antiques
Unusual Pair of Antique Quality Art Deco Silver Plated Candlesticks
£ 1,850
Unusual Pair of Antique Quality Art Deco Silver Plated Candlesticks
£ 1,850
London City Antiques
Farm and Fancy
Victorian Brass and Ceramic Candlestick & Desk Set
£ 195
Applecross Antiques
Antique English Georgian Pewter Candlestick
£ 165
£ 2,650
Georgian Antiques
Pair of Gilded Pugin Style Gothic Candlesticks of Architectural Form
£ 550