This pair of Victorian girandole candlesticks combines ornate figural metalwork, hanging crystal prisms, and substantial white marble bases in a form associated with late 19th century decorative lighting.
For a buyer furnishing a Victorian mantel, traditional room, or collected interior, this pair has the scale and detail to work as a focal point even when the candle cups are not in use.
Details
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Item: Pair of girandole candlesticks
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Item Type: Figural mantel candlesticks with hanging prisms
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Era: Victorian, likely mid to late 19th century based on the supplied research notes and construction details. Exact date is not confirmed.
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Materials: Ornate cast metal with a brass or bronze appearance, clear faceted glass or crystal prisms, and white marble bases. Exact metal alloy and prism composition are not confirmed.
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Color: Aged gold tone metal, clear prisms, and warm white marble
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Maker and Mark: No visible maker's mark. Maker not confirmed.
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Pattern or Model: Figural and botanical relief design. Specific pattern or model is not confirmed from photos.
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Style: Victorian, figural, ornate, mantel luster
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Dimensions: Each stands approximately 11 inches tall. Each marble base measures approximately 6 inches by 4 inches by 1 inch.
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Special Features: Matching pair with figural cast decoration, floral canopy, taper candle socket, hanging faceted prisms, and solid marble bases. All prisms are present.
Condition Grade: Very Good
Positives
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Graded Very Good: This matched pair remains complete, decorative, and structurally substantial with wear that fits its age and one noted marble chip.
- All hanging prisms are present on both candlesticks.
- No flea bites or chips were felt or seen on the prisms during inspection.
- The long faceted prisms remain clear enough to catch and reflect light.
- The ornate figural and botanical metalwork retains strong detail.
- Both candleholders remain securely mounted to their marble bases.
Issues / Wear
- One marble base has a chip along the bottom. Its location makes it less distracting when the candlestick is displayed, but it is a real condition issue and should be considered before purchase.
- The undersides of the marble bases show discoloration, grime, scratches, and other surface wear.
- The metal has an aged patina with darkening and surface wear in recessed areas.
- The candle sockets show interior residue and surface wear from age and previous use.
- The prism wires and small connecting hardware show darkening and oxidation.
Condition Grade Key
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Near Fine: Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.
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Very Good: Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.
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Good: Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.
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Fair: Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.
Collector's Notes
Girandoles were made to surround candlelight with reflective hanging prisms, turning a practical candleholder into an elaborate mantel ornament.
This pair suits someone building a Victorian interior, decorating a traditional mantel, or collecting figural candleholders and period lighting accessories.
What matters most here is completeness. Both pieces still carry their full group of hanging prisms, so the pair keeps the layered appearance these candleholders were meant to have.
The aged metal, clear prisms, and warm white marble give this pair the collected look that newer decorative reproductions usually try to imitate.
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Disclaimer
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Please Note:
These pieces come from estate collections and have been surface cleaned. You may wish to perform additional cleaning depending on your preference.
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