Pair of candlesticks, pewter grey, Germany, 18th c.
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This pair of pewter candlesticks from 18th-century Germany epitomizes the craftsmanship and ornamental exuberance characteristic of the Rococo period. The candlesticks are cast in pewter, which over time has acquired a cool, matte silver-grey hue, typical of antique pewter alloys. Each plump base is adorned with intricate reliefs of floral and scroll motifs, resting on three stylized paw feet that lend both decorative dynamism and solidity. The slender, turned stems are proportionally balanced, leading to a simple plate topped with a tapered candle spike. The surface is smooth with a gentle patina, showing delicate traces of age that affirm their authenticity. All structural and decorative elements are superbly preserved, with no visible damage or signs of modern intervention—condition described as excellent. The materials and ornate decoration of these candlesticks quietly evoke the customs of 18th-century German courts and affluent bourgeois salons. Each paw at the base and every segment of turned pewter tells a story of candlelit gatherings and ceremonial evenings. The artisan's touch holds the gesture of sophisticated taste, while the patina echoes the passage of years—as if the metal itself recalls the interplay of light and shadow in grand interiors. In Rococo style, ornament is not an addition but a principle: the silvery-grey surface and the poised allocation of relief elevate the act of lighting a candle into a ritual. Today, this pair of candlesticks could be displayed on an oak sideboard, a marble console, or alongside an antique mirror to become a focal point in a classical or eclectic collector’s interior. They may be combined with subtle-toned ceramics
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Height30 cm
Depth10 cm
Width10 cm
Dimension details
Width10 cm
Height30 cm
Depth10 cm
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