Pair of Victorian Sterling Silver Corinthian Column Candlesticks

A fine pair of Victorian sterling silver candlesticks in the form of Corinthian columns, fully hallmarked for Birmingham, 1895. Each candlestick features a fluted column shaft rising from a stepped square base decorated with egg-and-dart and beaded friezes, crowned by an elaborately cast Corinthian capital with acanthus leaf detail and a shaped drip pan. The nozzles are removable and also bear hallmarks. The candlesticks are filled with a weighted material (not silver) to ensure excellent stability – a common and period-typical technique used in high-quality British silversmithing. The exterior is solid sterling silver (.925), fully hallmarked. Hallmarks: Birmingham assay office (anchor), sterling silver (lion passant), date letter V (1895), maker's mark. Candle socket diameter: 2.5 cm. Condition: very good antique condition with age-consistent patina; minor wear, ready to use. Dimensions: H 30 cm, base 12.3 X 12.3 cm, candle socket diameter 2.5 cm. Origin: England (Birmingham), 1895. Material: Sterling silver (925), weighted/filled. Style: Victorian / Neoclassical. Condition: Very good antique condition, age-consistent patina and minor wear. Professional sale with a 14-day right of withdrawal for consumers. In case of withdrawal, the buyer bears the direct costs of return shipping and must ensure safe, secure packing and transport.