Candlesticks and candelabra would have been used throughout the house as lighting in every room. They would adorn various places in the house, including dining tables during mealtimes, mantlepieces throughout the evenings, and bedsides at night. They came in various shapes and sizes and were made from a variety of materials including wood, brass, silver and silver plate.
 
This is a pretty pair of brass candlesticks with an ornate base, and a useful drip tray below the sconse. These would have been in a middle income household.
 
Condition is good.
 
Dimensions: 13.5cm x 6.5cm