Antique Victorian Brass Candlesticks, Gothic Design In The Style Of Pugin, C1870
Item History & Price
Reference Number: Avaluer:46056 | Age: 1850-1899 |
Type: Candlestick/Candelabra | Material: Brass |
Original/Repro: Original |
Condition: some light scratching and wear, slight dents to footrims, most of the enamel in the base pattern worn away, overall good antique condition.
This is a pair of high quality candesticks with a very good weight (each about 670g). They are in gothic style in the manner of A W N Pugin, the architect who spearheaded the Gothic Revival in 19th century Britain (including designing the Houses of Parliament).
The trefoil decora...tion of the footrims did contain a red enamel filling some of which remains.
A very good pair of antique candlestick which have seen some use but retain their strong quality.