A candelabra is a multi-branched candelstick for use on a large table. In addition to the central stem, they may have between two and six branches.

Long ago made redundant through electrification, their purpose these days is decorative. They were sometimes made in sets of two or more, although very few sets with more than two candelabra have survived.

Most commonly they were made in silver and silver plate from the mid 17th century, but other materials used were ceramic and pewter. Silver candelabra often had a flame shaped finial that fitted in each candle socket when the candlelabra was not in use. As an aid to cleaning, the ornate arms are often removeable.

The plural of candelabra is either candelabra or candelabrum.

A girandole is a type of candelabra that features several branches or arms for holding candles. It is often used as a decorative more...

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Georgian old Sheffield Plate candle holder for single candle,…

Georgian old Sheffield Plate candle holder for single candle, with snuffer, height 10 cm

A fine pair of Sheffield plate three branch candelabra with…

Sheffield Plate Rococo Candelabra, London 1860

A fine pair of Sheffield plate three branch candelabra with Rococo repousse decoration on circular bases terminating in stylized shell feet. London, circa 1860. 55 cm high

Georgian Sheffield plate candelabra with four branches and a…

Georgian Sheffield Plate Candelabra with Five Candle Holders

Georgian Sheffield plate candelabra with four branches and a centre candle holder, height 46.5 cm

A pair of Sheffield Plate three branch candelabra and a silver…

Sheffield Plate Candelabra & Silver Plate Centrepiece Set

A pair of Sheffield Plate three branch candelabra and a silver plate centrepice, the centrepiece 32.5 cm high, dimensions: 32.5 cm

A pair of late George III Sheffield-plate twin branch…

George III Sheffield-plate Candelabrum, 1800

A pair of late George III Sheffield-plate twin branch candelabrum,English, circa 1800, 47 cm high

Victorian Old Sheffield Plate three branch candelabrum, 19th…

Victorian Sheffield Plate Candelabrum with Etched Glass Shades

Victorian Old Sheffield Plate three branch candelabrum, 19th century, each branch fitted with etched glass storm shade, the baluster stem leading to base with applied birds and rococo scroll cartouche, one with engraved armorial, set on scroll feet,…

A fine English Sheffield Plate 3 branch candelabra, early 19th…

Sheffield Plate Candelabra, Early 19th Century

A fine English Sheffield Plate 3 branch candelabra, early 19th century, 53 cm high

19th century Sheffield plate three branch candelabra

Sheffield Plate Three Branch Candelabra

19th century Sheffield plate three branch candelabra

Fine quality Sheffield plate three-branch candelabra

Sheffield Plate Candelabra with Three Branches

Fine quality Sheffield plate three-branch candelabra

Fine pair of George III period sterling silver candlesticks,…

George III Silver Candlesticks with Candelabra Mounts

Fine pair of George III period sterling silver candlesticks, plain classical design with turned wooden inserts to the base, with Old Sheffield Plate twin candelabra mounts with drip trays. Maker John Green, Roberts, Mosley & Co. Sheffield, 1819. Height 38…

Pair of Sheffield Plate three light candelabra late 19th…

19th Century Sheffield Plate Candelabra Pair

Pair of Sheffield Plate three light candelabra late 19th century each with scrolling branches decorated with leaves and shells (2)

Sheffield Plate standish, with central candle holder and…

Sheffield Plate Standish with Crystal Ink Bottles

Sheffield Plate standish, with central candle holder and snuffer, flanked by a pair of crystal ink bottles, decorated with embossed floral border, on four ball and claw feet, length 25 cm

A Regency Sheffield Plate candelabra, the triform base with…

Regency Sheffield Plate Candelabra with Lions Heads and Hairy Paws

A Regency Sheffield Plate candelabra, the triform base with three reeded square section columns, substantial hairy paw feet and lions head terminals, supporting the three scrolling branches with campana shaped candle sconces, an urn with removable flame…

A Victorian silver plate epergne four branch candelabra, Old…

Victorian Silver Plate Epergne Candelabra with Hedgehog Crest

A Victorian silver plate epergne four branch candelabra, Old Sheffield Plate, the balustre stems with grape and foliate mouldings leading to C scroll and acanthus branches, engraved hedgehog crest, lacking glass insert, height 51.5 cm.

Vintage Sheffield plate candelabrum four arms with sconce, and…

Sheffield Plate Candelabrum with Four Arms and Central Holder

Vintage Sheffield plate candelabrum four arms with sconce, and central candle holder, restoration to column above circular foot, height 40 cm approx.

A 19th century Sheffield plate candelabra

Sheffield Plate Candelabra (19th Century)

A 19th century Sheffield plate candelabra

Old Sheffield Plate chamber candle holder including snuffer.

Antique Sheffield Plate Candle Holder with Snuffer

Old Sheffield Plate chamber candle holder including snuffer.

A trio of Old Sheffield Plate late Georgian metamorphic…

Georgian Metamorphic Candelabras from Florence Court Mansion

A trio of Old Sheffield Plate late Georgian metamorphic candelabras, Ex Florence Court Mansion, Epsom, height 65 cm, width 50 cm

A pair of Sheffield Plate candelabra, later 19th century, with…

Sheffield Plate Candelabra with Shell and Acanthus Decoration

A pair of Sheffield Plate candelabra, later 19th century, with bell trademark for W & G Sissons, Knopped and lobed with cast shell and acanthus decoration, having scrolled, threaded arms with waisted sconces and matching dishes, with removable upper,…

Imposing pair of Sheffield plate two brand candelabra with…

Sheffield Plate Candelabra with Three Sconces, 1900

Imposing pair of Sheffield plate two brand candelabra with three candle sconces c.1900

A pair of Sheffield Plate Three-Light Candelabras, the branches…

Sheffield Plate Acanthus Candelabras, C.1784

A pair of Sheffield Plate Three-Light Candelabras, the branches and body decorated with acanthus leaves, the steams taper with reeded decoration to circular stepped feet. Maker Matthew Bolton of M Bolton & Co. C.1784. Height 53 cm

Pair of antique Sheffield plate two branch, three light fluted…

Antique Sheffield Plate Candelabra, 1880s

Pair of antique Sheffield plate two branch, three light fluted candelabra, circa 1880s, each 47 cm high, 47 cm wide

A pair of Antique Sheffield plate two branch, three light…

Antique Sheffield Plate Candelabra, 1810

A pair of Antique Sheffield plate two branch, three light candelabra, circa 1810, each with leaf and scroll decoration, 50 cm high

George III Old Sheffield Plate candelabrum, 48 cm high

George III Sheffield Plate Candelabrum, 48cm High

George III Old Sheffield Plate candelabrum, 48 cm high

A pair of Old Sheffield plate candelabra, with tapering columns…

Antique Sheffield Plate Candelabra, Circa 1840

A pair of Old Sheffield plate candelabra, with tapering columns on round gadrooned bases rising to urn shaped nozzles with sconces, circa 1840. Height 55 cm.

A late 18th century Sheffield Plate candelabra, with three vase…

Sheffield Plate Candelabra with Three Vase Nozzles

A late 18th century Sheffield Plate candelabra, with three vase shaped nozzles raised on sinuous arms from a central candlestick, supported on a tapering column from a decoratively moulded circular base. Height 55 cm

An Antique Sheffield plate three branch candelabra, circa 1820,…

Antique Sheffield Plate Candelabra, 1820

An Antique Sheffield plate three branch candelabra, circa 1820, 62 cm high

A seven branch Old Sheffield plate candelabrum c. 1850, 50 cm…

1850 Old Sheffield Plate Candelabrum with 7 Branches

A seven branch Old Sheffield plate candelabrum c. 1850, 50 cm high

Sheffield plate candelabra, 5 sconce

5-Sconce Sheffield Plate Candelabra

Sheffield plate candelabra, 5 sconce

A pair of outstanding 19th century William IV silver…

William IV Silver Candelabras, Circa 1835

A pair of outstanding 19th century William IV silver 'transitional' seven light candelabras. England. Circa 1835. The Sheffield plate base metal with some electroplated parts. The six rococo style foliate scroll branches, each on a leaf moulded baluster…

A sterling silver candelabrum, Sheffield 1919 with additional…

Sheffield Silver Candelabrum with Two Branch Arms

A sterling silver candelabrum, Sheffield 1919 with additional two branch Sheffield plate arms.

A pair of Hardy Bros old sheffield plate three branch…

Hardy Bros Sheffield Plate Candelabra, 3 Branches

A pair of Hardy Bros old sheffield plate three branch candelabra 46 cm x 44 cm

A pair of Sheffield plate three light candelabra with ornate…

Acanthus Sheffield Plate Candelabra, 50 cm Height

A pair of Sheffield plate three light candelabra with ornate acanthus leaf decoration. Height 50 cm

A pair of silver Sheffield Plate candelabras, English, 19th…

19th Century Sheffield Plate Candelabras

A pair of silver Sheffield Plate candelabras, English, 19th century, 48 cm high

An early 19th century Empire style three branch Sheffield plate…

Empire-style Sheffield Plate Candelabra, 1820

An early 19th century Empire style three branch Sheffield plate candelabra the tricorn base and tall reeded lion paw columns supporting a bowl and urn finial with triple twist reeded branches, and gadrooned and fluted decoration, circa 1820. Height 62 cm

Sheffield plate 2 branch candelabra and 4 telescopic candle…

Sheffield Plate Candelabra and Candlesticks Set

Sheffield plate 2 branch candelabra and 4 telescopic candle sticks. (5 items)

A Sheffield plate presentation candelabrum, 1954, with a tall…

Sheffield Plate Candelabrum with Dedicatory Inscription

A Sheffield plate presentation candelabrum, 1954, with a tall knopped and scrolled stem supporting four reeded curved upswept arms with sockets and embellished removable dishes, the stem also with provision for candle, upon a square shaped base with…

A pair of Adams style William IV Sheffield plate candelabra,…

William IV Sheffield Plate Candelabra Pair

A pair of Adams style William IV Sheffield plate candelabra, each candlestick on three fluted legs terminating in paw feet stem with a stepped base, the three light candelabra with scrolling fluted branches, the nozzles and drip pans with gadroon rims. 53…