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French Rococo Revival Brass Five-Light Candelabrum

By: Unknown

Style: Rococo Revival / Late Victorian

Origin: France (likely Western Europe)

Materials: Cast brass (with aged patina/verdigris)

Age: Circa 1890–1910

Condition: Good (uneven patina/verdigris at base, surface wear consistent with age)

Value: USD $60–$150 (single candelabrum at auction; pairs bring more)

Maker's Marks / Writing: No maker’s marks or inscriptions visible in the provided image.

Date: 2025-10-12 15:35:37.329730

Description:

A cast-brass five-light table candelabrum with a circular stepped base, baluster stem, and a central candle socket surrounded by four scrolled foliate arms terminating in plain candle cups with flat drip pans (bobeches). The arms spring from a collared knop with acanthus-like scrolls. Overall proportions and ornament point to late 19th–early 20th century Rococo Revival taste.

Curator Questions

Curated by Jade

Assessment:

This appears to be a late 19th–early 20th century cast-brass five-light candelabrum in the Rococo Revival mode, likely French or Continental. The casting quality, threaded/assembled construction, and natural, uneven patina (including small spots of verdigris at the base) are consistent with period manufacture rather than a very recent reproduction. As a single example, it has modest auction value; as a matched pair, value would rise notably. A word about fakes.. brass candelabra are frequently reproduced; avoid pieces with overly shiny, uniform lacquered finishes, sharp modern machine marks, and crisp, unsoftened edges lacking wear.

Individual Images:

whole item

Provenance:

No provenance provided.

Condition:

Good (uneven patina/verdigris at base, surface wear consistent with age)

Identification Score: 90%

Form, construction, and ornament clearly indicate a brass five-light Rococo Revival candelabrum; minor uncertainty remains regarding exact country and workshop.

Authenticity Score: 60%

Surface oxidation and wear, assembled cast parts, and period-appropriate design support age; absence of maker’s marks and limited views prevent firmer attribution, and mid-20th-century revivals exist.

Image Memory Note

Object: A single five-light table candelabrum in cast brass. Base: circular, stepped, with slight outward flare; visible small patch of green verdigris/oxidation toward the rim on the viewer’s side. Stem: baluster-turned with a lower knop and a mid-collar from which four arms issue; central vertical nozzle at top. Arms: four evenly spaced, curving S-scroll arms with small foliate/acanthus-like terminals; each supports a flat circular drip pan (bobeche) and a plain cylindrical candle cup with a subtle molding near the top. Center: one additional candle cup with similar flat drip pan. Finish: overall matte, aged brass with scattered surface wear and tarnish; no obvious gilding. Hardware/joins: arms appear to be separate castings fitted to the stem; likely threaded assembly (screw joins not clearly visible in this angle). Marks: none visible on base or cups from this view. Damage/wear: general surface wear, slight tarnish; verdigris spots at base; no broken arms apparent; slight unevenness possible in arm level but not clearly deformed. Surroundings: item placed on a rustic wooden table; background cabinetry and glassware present but irrelevant to object.

Keywords

French, Rococo Revival, Late Victorian, brass candelabrum, five-light candlestick, antique lighting, 1890–1910

Report ID:  : yqytf2

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