Immense Antique Beehive Baluster Brass Candlestick Holder Set

Immense Antique Beehive Baluster Brass Candlestick Holder Set

Immense Antique Beehive Baluster Brass Candlesticks Set Very tall…and very unusual. Majestic antique brass candlestick holders crowned with a full beehive and supported by knops and balusters.

Standing almost 2 feet tall, these impressive candlesticks could grace your long dining table, or massive mantel, or end tables, or even on the floor. Majestic. Probably English brass of the Victorian period, but could be older. The mixture of beehive and baluster is a rare combination. It is enormously hard to find very tall antique candlestick holders like these and the mixture of baluster and beehive is rarely seen.

The square, raised base provides the extra stability they need. It’s also the type of base you see on tall church alter candlestick holders. They break down to three pieces. The threads were machined. The thick brass was hand cast. There are no maker marks. The candle opening is 1 and 1/8” wide with a small spike in the center to balance the candlestick. It was designed for the thick hand-made candles of yesteryear but will balance any width under 1 1/8” because of the little spike.

Each has beautiful, warm and even patina. They have been rubbed and rubbed, but not polished with chemicals so the patina is uniform. There is no corrosion. There are a couple of small shallow dents that appear to be original from the maker caused during creation. Stand 21” tall on a 5” square base and weigh 5 lbs each.