Brass Candlestick Appraisal

Antique Brass Candlestick

This item is an antique candlestick, likely crafted from brass, featuring a classic design often associated with 18th to early 20th-century decorative arts. The candlestick presents a tarnished, aged appearance with a rich, dark brown patina that suggests significant age and exposure. The base is circular and flares outwards, incorporating a decorative ring with a reeded or fluted pattern around its edge. The central shaft rises from the base with a distinct bulbous turn, leading to a narrower section, and then expands again to form a second decorative ring, also with a reeded pattern, before tapering upwards to the candle cup. The candle cup itself has a flaring rim that is wider than the base of the cup, and it also appears to have some decorative elements around its circumference, possibly similar reeding or a gadrooned edge, though less distinct due to wear and tarnish. The uppermost rim of the candle cup appears to be a lighter, more silvery tone, which could indicate a different metal, a silver plating that has worn significantly, or simply a difference in polishing or wear over time. There are no clear maker's marks or signatures visible from the provided image. The overall condition shows signs of substantial use and age, including surface scratches, pitting, and a heavily oxidized patina. The craftsmanship appears solid and functional for its intended purpose, reflecting traditional metalworking techniques of the era. The stylistic elements suggest it could be from a Neoclassical, Georgian, or Victorian period, given the traditional turned forms and reeded embellishments.