6 dealers for vintage & antique candlesticks

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The Decorator Source

Among its selection of English, French and Italian decorative antiques and accessories, The Decorator Source has an impressive lamp and lighting section that includes bouitte lamps, lanterns, chandeliers, candelabra and many candlesticks. thedecoratorsource.co.uk; @thedecoratorsource

Fontaine

As Stuart and Kiel specialise in decorative antiques, it’s always worth checking out their inventory for conversation-worthy candlesticks. Current finds include 19th- century French mercury candlesticks as well as a pair of George III brass examples. fontainedecorative.com; @fontaineboys

Lorfords

Whether in its vast Tetbury showroom, The Hangars close by, or virtually online, as Lorfords gathers together dozens of decorative dealers, its candlestick offering is always varied and intriguing. At the moment, there are beautiful oak candlesticks and pricket candlesticks, as well as a fabulous pair of kitsch American Fitz & Floyd candlesticks in the form of asparagus and corn on the cob. lorfordsantiques.com; @lorfordsantiq

Nikki Page Antiques

If you have a penchant for antique mercury glass, keep watch on Nikki Page’s stock, as there are antique French mercury glass candlesticks currently available. Large, ornate, 19th- century Italian candlesticks appear regularly, too. nikkipageantiques.com; @nikkipageantiques

Patrick Sandberg Antiques

A good selection of beautiful ormolu candlesticks can be found among Patrick Sandberg’s carefully curated collection. Patrick is renowned for selling bronze and ormolu candlesticks, especially those with fluted and tapering stems from the mid 19th century. Expect lots of examples in various shapes and styles, too, from storks and sphinx to oil lamps and classical ladies. We love the c1850 stag and deer set. sandbergantiques.com; @sandtiques

Wax Antiques

Ann and Lou Wax run their London silver shop from the world- famous London Silver Vaults, selling fine early silverware. They have a comprehensive collection of exceptional candlesticks, from Queen Anne silver examples dating to 1713 to more elaborate George II candlesticks dated to the mid 18th century, made by specialist candlestick makers of the day. waxantiques.com; @waxantiques

RIGHT George III silver chamberstick, Wax Antiques; pair of George III Old Sheffield plate candlesticks, The Decorator Source; Stag and Deer pair, Patrick Sandberg Antiques.