This pair of pewter candlesticks reflects the understated elegance and utilitarian craftsmanship characteristic of 19th-century domestic metalwork. Fashioned in a balanced, tapering form, they embody both functionality and decorative restraint, their silvery-grey surface enriched with the natural patina of age. Pewter, a widely used alloy during the period, offered an accessible yet refined alternative to silver, making such candlesticks common fixtures in middle-class households. Their enduring simplicity underscores the timeless dialogue between utility and design in everyday objects.
-Size: 8inH
-Materials: pewter
-Provenance: 19th century
-Made in: Sweden
-Notes:
This pair of pewter candlesticks reflects the understated elegance and utilitarian craftsmanship characteristic of 19th-century domestic metalwork. Fashioned in a balanced, tapering form, they embody both functionality and decorative restraint, their silvery-grey surface enriched with the natural patina of age. Pewter, a widely used alloy during the period, offered an accessible yet refined alternative to silver, making such candlesticks common fixtures in middle-class households. Their enduring simplicity underscores the timeless dialogue between utility and design in everyday objects.
-Size: 8inH
-Materials: pewter
-Provenance: 19th century
-Made in: Sweden
-Notes: