This single mid-18th-century George II cast brass candlestick features an intricate multi-knopped baluster stem with distinct knops, ringing, and a central conical baluster turning. The stem is mounted above a shaped square stepped base with chamfered (canted) corners and a molded rim edge.

The candlestick exhibits classic early 18th-century sand-casting assembly techniques. The heavy base and stem were cast in separate sections and joined internally with a period threaded rod/tang visible inside the hollow base cavity.

• Material: Cast Yellow Brass

• Height: 8.75 in.

• Base: 3.5 in. diameter

• Weight: Heavy, solid feel typical of early brass casting.

Condition Report

• Overall: Very Good antique condition considering 280+ years of age and usage.

• Surface & Finish: Retains an uncleaned golden patina with expected microscopic surface pitted irregularities from original sand-casting, minor handling scratches, and wax residue buildup inside the socket interior.

• Base & Integrity: Base sits square and stable with no major structural cracks or repairs.

• Corrosion: Light verdigris/copper oxidation present in the recessed areas under the base and interior socket cavity, serving as an authentic aging marker.

Authenticity Assessment

This candlestick displays clear structural signatures consistent with authentic mid-18th-century brass manufacture:

1. Under-Base Core & Casting Marks: The underside reveals a rough, hand-finished sand-cast interior cavity with radial turning marks from initial lathe dressing on the base edge.

2. Joinery: The stem connection shows a traditional threaded tang/screw mechanism securing the baluster to the base plate internally, characteristic of pre-industrial brass candleholder assembly.

3. Verdigris & Oxidation: Natural, non-uniform green verdigris deposit inside the deep socket and base hollows confirms long-term oxidation of the copper content in the alloy rather than chemically applied artificial patination.

4. Asymmetry: Slight hand-tooled variations in the knop profiles and canted base edges indicate hand-finishing on a lathe prior to the advent of automated modern casting.

Reference

• Book Title: Domestic Metalwork 1640–1820

• Authors: Rupert Gentle & Rachael Feild

• Page / Plate Reference: Page 130, Figure 30 (illustrating George II multi-knopped square and octagonal base forms, c. 1730–1750).

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