The design, in solid polished brass, consists of tapering squared columns rising from square bases. The bases are chamfered stepped enhanced by subtle banding.
Towards the top there is a square shoulder leading to the round sconce with a round bobeche for the light. The lamp holder is new and covered by a new cream card candle tube.
At the bottom, inside the base, both lamps have the original candle ejectors push rods.
Both candlesticks were individually handmade over 200 years ago so there are minor variations in design & proportions.
Each lamp carries 1 standard small screw light bulb (E14) up to 40 Watts. At present they are fitted & photographed with Candle Clear shaped light bulbs of 25 Watts. These are included in the price. There is a new UK plug up to 250V and earthed, this can be changed to local electricity.
Each lamp is finished with a new clip-on cream silk lampshade. The shade is tapered and has wide pleat detailing, complete with a crepe trim top and bottom. It is lined in the same colour which enhances the glow of light.
These antique lamps are in very good condition. The frames are sound and the metal surfaces are in very good condition for their age. The original antique patina has been preserved, adding character & depth. The original lacquer is present on the brass, with minor superficial marks in line with age & wear. The 2 lampshades are new and in very good condition.
Additional dimensions:
The total Height with the shades on is: 44.5 cm.
The base alone (without the lampshades) is: Height: 35 cm, Width: 9.5 cm, Depth: 9.5 cm.
The lampshade alone is: Height: 11.5 cm, Diameter at the bottom: 13 cm, Diameter at the top: 8 cm.
Packing is offered free of charge. We take special professional care while packing. For safe transport the bases & lampshades would be wrapped separately in bubble wrap, foam and an outer layer of card. Together these parts would easily fit into a box with loose fill packing nuts, safe for posting with a courier. We ship with reliable couriers (signed for, tracked & insured).
MAIN DELIVERY CHARGES:
Within London UK: Free
UK Mainland: £ Free
European Union: £ 55
United States/Canada: £ 80
Japan: £ 95
Australia: £ 125
Rest of the World please enquire.
THE ADAMS STYLE & CANDLESTICK HISTORY
The method of producing candlesticks changed in the 18th Century. The stem was cast in one piece with a removable core allowing much finer castings, in a two piece mould, and multi faceted shapes. The noticeable seams on the pieces are a good indicator production technique and age.
The Neoclassical styles were popular from 1765 onwards.
The Adam Style (or Style of the Brothers Adam) is an 18th Century English Neoclassical style of interior design and architecture proposed by three Scottish brothers, of whom Robert Adam (1728–1792) & James Adam (1732–1794) were the better known. They pursued an integrated style for architecture and interiors following a single uniform scheme (building, decoration, furniture, fittings).
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