“The Diamond Princess” Brass Candlestick – Victorian #1

This will be shipped unpolished as some buyers might want the patina.  Note: I have several of these and there is a little variation in the height and weight as they were most likely cast by different metalworkers. And some of the “diamond impressions” in the base have worn due to rubbing/polishing.

Background: James Clews and Sons of Manilla Works, 195 Aston Road, Birmingham, furnishing brass founders were one of the foremost producers of quality candlesticks in the late 19th century.  To celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria, they designed a series of candlesticks that were first made in 1897.  Each candlestick has the name stamped on the base.  Presumably this would have been done on final inspection but the stamps are sometimes at an angle that does not show full pride in a top quality product!  

This is the Princess in the series.  In very good condition and still has the ejector (“push-up”) inside the base.  Height: 10 3/4” and base - 4” across.  Weight: about 1 1/2 pounds (varies),