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 more...

Chambersticks consist of a central socket for the candle, mounted on a circular or rectangular tray, and were intended for use in rooms that were usually unoccupied such as the bedroom, or for moving between rooms. The earlier chamber sticks had a slot in the candle socket for ejecting the spent candle, and a bracket or support for holding a cone shaped candle extinguisher. For carrying, the earlier chamber sticks of the 18th century had or a long saucepan style handle. In the 19th century they usually had a ring or half-ring handle, which sometimes included a support for more...

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A Victorian brass and porcelain desk set comprising inkwell and…

Victorian Brass and Porcelain Desk Set

A Victorian brass and porcelain desk set comprising inkwell and a pair of candlesticks pierced floral motif to the brass and blue and white floral china. (3 pieces)

A Continental porcelain three-branch figural candlestick AF 48…

Continental Porcelain Figural Candlestick, 48cm High

A Continental porcelain three-branch figural candlestick AF 48 cm high

Fine pair of antique porcelain candle sticks, cast in relief…

Antique porcelain candle sticks with gilt highlights

Fine pair of antique porcelain candle sticks, cast in relief with scrolling foliage with gilt highlights, approx 28.5 cm high (2)

Pair of 19th century porcelain figural candelabrum with five…

19th Century Porcelain Candelabrum with Five Branches

Pair of 19th century porcelain figural candelabrum with five branches. Height 52 cm approx

A Herrend porcelain candelabra. 23 cm high

Herrend Porcelain Candelabra, 23cm

A Herrend porcelain candelabra. 23 cm high

A fine pair of French gilt bronze and porcelain candelabra,…

French Gilt Bronze & Porcelain Candelabra, 19th Century

A fine pair of French gilt bronze and porcelain candelabra, 19th century. Lavishly cast and pierced, the scrolling five arm candelabra embellished with vine leaves, fruits and flowers, with a globular porcelain stem painted with putti to a floral…

Antique enamel and porcelain candlestick with angle and gilt…

Gilt-Decorated Enamel Candlestick with Angel on Black Base

Antique enamel and porcelain candlestick with angle and gilt decoration on black

Antique French porcelain and ormolu chamber stick, approx 7 cm…

French Porcelain and Ormolu Chamber Stick

Antique French porcelain and ormolu chamber stick, approx 7 cm high, 17.5 cm wide

German pair of figural candelabra depicting two young courting…

Floral Figural Candelabra with Courting Couples, 37cm

German pair of figural candelabra depicting two young courting couples & heavily decorated with flowers, with a faux Vienna mark to the base. Height 37 cm

A Hutschenreuther three light candelabrum, scrolling arms above…

Hutschenreuther Candelabrum and Pair of Candelabra

A Hutschenreuther three light candelabrum, scrolling arms above a putto playing a pipe, marked to base, together with a pair of two light candelabra. Height 44.5 cm and 22 cm

A collection of miscellaneous porcelain including Moore…

Assorted Porcelain Collection with Flower Motifs

A collection of miscellaneous porcelain including Moore Brothers flower encrusted jardiniere, a flower holder, a bowl on stand, two salts and a small candle stick holder

A collection of Moore Brothers porcelain including a pair of…

Moore Brothers Porcelain Collection: Candle Holders, Vase, Engraved Vase

A collection of Moore Brothers porcelain including a pair of circular flower encrusted candle holder and a small vase with applied cactus flower, together with another white and gold engraved vase. 9.5 cm high, each and 11 cm high

Early European Studio, Pottery, pair candlesticks, 37 cm height…

European Pottery Candlesticks, 37cm (One Damaged)

Early European Studio, Pottery, pair candlesticks, 37 cm height (one, damaged)

Pair of German porcelain five branch candelabras with applied…

German Porcelain Cherub Candelabras, Late 19th Century

Pair of German porcelain five branch candelabras with applied cherubs & floral decoration, late 19th century. 50 cm

Pair of antique Naples marked porcelain and brass mounted…

Naples Porcelain & Brass Candlesticks (Pair)

Pair of antique Naples marked porcelain and brass mounted candle sticks, 44 cm high each (2)

Pair of gilt metal and porcelain two stick candlesticks, approx…

Gilt Metal and Porcelain Candlesticks (25cm)

Pair of gilt metal and porcelain two stick candlesticks, approx 25 cm high

Pair of antique Dresden porcelain five stick candelabra, approx…

Antique Dresden porcelain candelabra - 5 stick, 51 cm high

Pair of antique Dresden porcelain five stick candelabra, approx 51 cm high

Two various piece's Shelley china. butterfly dec vase; and…

Shelley Butterfly Vase and Candle Holder Set

Two various piece's Shelley china. butterfly dec vase; and candle holder. Height 17 cm (vase)

A rare pair of antique Majolica quail candlesticks circa 1870,…

Antique Majolica Quail Candlesticks - 1870

A rare pair of antique Majolica quail candlesticks circa 1870, approx 33 cm high

Royal Crown Derby witches pattern Imari palette dressing table…

Imari Palette Witches Dressing Table Set

Royal Crown Derby witches pattern Imari palette dressing table set. Comprising of a candlestick, a tray, three boxes and covers each highlighted in gilt. Tray 30 x 24 cm

A pair of French porcelain candlesticks, each modelled of a…

French Porcelain Parrot Candlesticks on Bronze Base

A pair of French porcelain candlesticks, each modelled of a parrot on a bronze rococo base. 38 cm high

A Dresden plate with painted flowers within reticulated borders.…

Dresden Plate, Candlesticks, and Wedgwood Plate Set

A Dresden plate with painted flowers within reticulated borders. Together with a pair of Dresden candlesticks, each with the stem with a moulded figure and a Wedgwood plate. Candlesticks 26 cm high

A Royal Crown Derby 'Gold Aves' candlestick, 1973, pattern…

Gold Aves Candlestick by Royal Crown Derby

A Royal Crown Derby 'Gold Aves' candlestick, 1973, pattern A1235, a fluted and knopped candlestick upon a square form base with dolphin motifs at each corner and embellished with finely tooled gilt birds of various species; with backstamp underside and…

Ormolu based ornate vase candelabra with metal and porcelain…

Ornate Porcelain Flower Candelabra Vase with Ormolu Accents

Ormolu based ornate vase candelabra with metal and porcelain flower

A pair of French late 19th century porcelain vases converted to…

Budgerigar porcelain vases turned candelabra with ormolu arms

A pair of French late 19th century porcelain vases converted to candelabra, polychrome decorated with Budgerigars, now converted to candelabra with Louis XVI style ormolu candle arms, 87 cm high, 35 cm diam

A pair of gilt metal and white porcelain figural candelabra in…

Gilt and porcelain French candelabra, 19th century

A pair of gilt metal and white porcelain figural candelabra in the 19th century French manner 77 cm high

Four various pieces Australian pottery. Darbyshire mottled…

Australian Pottery Collection

Four various pieces Australian pottery. Darbyshire mottled maroon Studio vase; pr Art Deco Newtone candlesticks; and John Campbell trough. Height 23 cm. (Darbyshire)

Fine antique Sevres pink porcelain ground ink stand and candle…

Sevres Pink Porcelain Ink Stand & Candle Sticks

Fine antique Sevres pink porcelain ground ink stand and candle sticks, painted with winged putti and sprays of flowers, (3)

A pair of Royal Copenhagen blue and white porcelain…

Neo-Classical Blue & White Porcelain Candlesticks with Lion Masks

A pair of Royal Copenhagen blue and white porcelain candlesticks, modern, in the neo-classical manner, bisque lion masks supporting swags top each side of the square stems, printed and painted marks underside. Height 22.5 cm

A Continental porcelain three branch candelabra with two…

Continental Porcelain Candelabra with Figures and Fruit

A Continental porcelain three branch candelabra with two figures and small fruit. Height 48 cm

A pair of German porcelain figural candlesticks and a figure…

German Porcelain Figurines and Candlesticks

A pair of German porcelain figural candlesticks and a figure group the candlesticks with a young shepherd and shepherdess each with a sheep and holding a dove, blue R mark and an 18th century style courting couple, on an oval base (3) 26 cm high; 10 cm…