{"product_id":"victorian-brass-candlesticks-cameo-detailing-pair","title":"Victorian Brass Candlesticks Cameo detailing Pair","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVictorian Brass Candlesticks with Hand-Carved Shell Cameos – A Pair\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA truly charming and unusual pair of Victorian brass candlesticks, beautifully decorated with intricate engraving and inset with delicate, hand-carved shell cameos.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDating to the Victorian period (1837–1901), these elegant candlesticks feature slender, turned brass stems, traditional candle sconces and beautifully proportioned circular bases.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat makes this pair particularly special is the exquisite decoration surrounding each base. Elaborate engraved scrolling foliage and ornamental detailing provide a wonderful backdrop to the oval shell cameos, each depicting a classical profile or figure in relief.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe combination of richly coloured brass, fine engraving and delicate shell carving creates a particularly decorative and romantic appearance, reflecting the Victorian fascination with classical antiquity and the art of cameo carving.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe brass has developed a beautiful, mellow golden patina, with gentle signs of age and use that add to the character and authenticity of these lovely antique pieces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect for dressing a country house dining table, mantelpiece or sideboard, these candlesticks would look particularly beautiful with traditional ivory-coloured taper candles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Victorian, 19th century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Brass with inset carved shell cameos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Engraved scrollwork and classical cameo portraits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lovely antique condition with age-related wear, surface marks and a naturally aged brass patina, consistent with their age and use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSold as:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A matching pair\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasure: Height 20cm Diameter of base 10cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA wonderfully decorative and rather unusual pair of Victorian candlesticks, combining the elegance of antique brass with the timeless beauty of carved shell cameos.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeritage House – History in Your Home.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heritage House Cotswolds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60036476174661,"sku":null,"price":110.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1077\/2139\/2453\/files\/IMG_4788.jpg?v=1793634108","url":"https:\/\/heritagehousecotswolds.com\/products\/victorian-brass-candlesticks-cameo-detailing-pair","provider":"Heritage House Cotswolds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}