Spanish Silver Candlestick - Antique Circa 1820

This fine antique Spanish silver candlestick has a waisted circular shaped form onto a domed circular shaped base to a colet style rim.

The surface of this impressive antique candlestick is ornamented in a swirl design.

The impressive waisted knopped column is fitted to the base with a screw fitting, as to be expected for such a candlestick.

This silver candlestick does not have a weighted base.

This antique Spanish candlestick, crafted in Barcelona, has a good patination*.

*Patination or Patina is a subtle colouration or tarnish which forms on the surface of some metals, produced by oxidation or other chemical processes. A good patina proffers an aesthetically pleasing look.

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Maker: Unknown

This antique candle holder is a very good gauge of silver, fine quality and in excellent condition.

The Spanish hallmarks struck to the collet rim of the base are all clear.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of these pieces of antique silverware.

Height 23cm/9.1"

Diameter of capital 3.1cm/1.2"

Diameter of base 14cm/5.5"

13.1 troy ounces/409g