A Neoclassical style silver-plated three-light candelabra, featuring a central tapered columnar stem rising from a stepped circular base. Two elegant scrolling arms branch from the central column, supporting campana-form candle nozzles with beaded rims, matching the decoration on the central nozzle and base.

Historical & Style Details

• Period: Early 20th Century
• Material / Technique: Silver-plated metal, cast and assembled
• Materials: Silver plate, felt
• Markings: None visible; underside features a green felt protective base with a handwritten blue inventory label reading "LKBS / I / 600 / 1k+ / C"
• Decorative Details: Beaded borders on the nozzle rims, central collar, and stepped base; scrolling arms; campana-form nozzles
• Colour & Surface: Silver with significant tarnish, dark spotting, and patina throughout
• Condition: Moderate surface wear, tarnish, and pitting consistent with age and use; felt base intact with some wear

History

Candelabra of this classical, clean-lined form draw inspiration from 18th-century Neoclassical designs popularized by silversmiths during the Georgian era. Such multi-light candlesticks became highly popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as elegant dining table centerpieces, offering both functional illumination and a refined aesthetic.