{"title":"Latest Discoveries","description":"\u003cp\u003eFresh off the truck! These are the newest treasures we just dragged out of dusty attics and forgotten basements. Every week we're crawling through cobwebs and climbing over old boxes to hunt down the coolest vintage finds – and this is where they land first. Be quick though, because these beauties only hang around here for a week before they move to their permanent spot. Think of it as speed-dating for antiques: you've got seven days to fall in love, then they're gone. No pressure though! 😉\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"vintage-indian-copper-fruit-bowl-with-enamel-floral-decor","title":"Vintage Indian Copper Fruit Bowl with Enamel Floral Decor","description":"\u003cp\u003eMeet this absolute showstopper of a fruit bowl — a genuine vintage piece from India, circa 1920, that has clearly lived a full and colourful life. And we mean that literally: the interior is covered in the most gloriously detailed hand-painted enamel floral motifs in pink, gold, cobalt blue, and ochre. It looks like a Persian garden had a very good day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe bowl sits on a stepped pedestal base — very Art Deco, very \"I know what I'm doing with my table styling\" — and the scalloped rim adds that extra bit of drama that says \u003cem\u003eyes, I do have taste, thank you for noticing.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe exterior is aged copper with a warm, burnished patina that only a century of existence can produce. No factory finish here — this is the real deal, with all the character marks to prove it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Copper with polychrome enamel interior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: India, circa 1920\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 30 cm diameter × 16 cm height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 1,120 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Vintage — beautiful patina, enamel shows age-appropriate wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect as a centrepiece, a fruit bowl, a jewellery holder, or just something to stare at when you need a moment of beauty in your day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ WARNING:\u003c\/strong\u003e This bowl is so decorative that any fruit placed in it will immediately feel underdressed. 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This gorgeous vintage cameo brooch features a classically carved frosted glass female profile, mounted directly onto a mirror glass base — so the reflection plays with the light in the most unexpectedly beautiful way. It's the kind of brooch that makes you feel like you should be attending a literary salon, sipping something sophisticated, and having opinions about poetry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe frame is a masterpiece of its own: an intricate silver-toned filigree oval, packed with tiny flowers and scrollwork so detailed you'll need a moment to take it all in. Flip it over and the back is equally impressive — a lace-like openwork pattern that proves whoever made this was not cutting corners. Not even the corners you can't see.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStyle: Cameo brooch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Germany, circa 1960\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 5 × 4.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 16 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrame: Silver-toned filigree metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCameo: Frosted glass relief mounted on mirror glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClosure: Pin clasp (functional)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Vintage — excellent for its age, minor patina consistent with era\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWear it on a blazer lapel, a scarf, a velvet cushion as decor — honestly, wherever it lands, it wins.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ WARNING:\u003c\/strong\u003e This brooch is so elegant it may cause your other jewellery to feel deeply inadequate. 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These gorgeous 1960s ceramic vases feature a dramatic \u003cstrong\u003eflambe drip glaze\u003c\/strong\u003e in deep aubergine-black with streaks of smoky grey, dusty mauve, and flashes of teal — the kind of glaze that looks different every time the light changes. Moody, mysterious, and absolutely magnificent.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe taller one has a classic elongated neck with a bulbous base — very architectural, very \"I've been to a design museum and I have opinions.\" The shorter one is a chunky teardrop shape with faceted sides that catch the light like a tiny ceramic gemstone. Together they're a perfect odd couple: same vibe, different personalities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe unglazed white bases confirm these are proper studio-quality pieces — no shortcuts, no nonsense. Likely West German in origin, in the tradition of the famous mid-century flambe pottery that collectors now hunt down with the dedication of truffle pigs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet of: 2 vases (sold together)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStyle: Flambe \/ drip glaze ceramic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Likely West Germany, circa 1960\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTall vase: 13 × 7 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort vase: 11 × 6.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombined weight: 235 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlaze: Deep aubergine-black with grey, mauve and teal drip effect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase: Unglazed white ceramic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Vintage — excellent, consistent with age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse them together, use them apart, use one for a single stem and one to hold your rings. 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And honestly? That person was ahead of their time, because this look is absolutely back. These three chunky, no-nonsense pots are the kind of kitchen storage that makes your countertop look like it belongs in a lifestyle magazine — the kind where everyone has a wood-beamed ceiling and a dog called Biscuit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMade by \u003cstrong\u003eMoira Farmhouse Stoneware\u003c\/strong\u003e — a proper English pottery brand — these are the real deal. The grey-green salt glaze with warm brown rims is classic British country pottery, and the bold stamped lettering (TEA, COFFEE, SUGAR) means you'll never accidentally put the wrong thing in the wrong pot. Unless you want to. We don't judge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cork lids are original and still fit snugly. The interiors are clean and glazed. The bases are stamped \u003cem\u003e\"Moira Farmhouse Stoneware, Made in England, Oven and Freezer Proof, Microwave and Dishwasher Safe\"\u003c\/em\u003e — so yes, these are actually practical too, not just pretty.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet of: 3 canisters (TEA, COFFEE, SUGAR)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Moira Farmhouse Stoneware, Made in England\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra: circa 1970s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 10 cm diameter × 14 cm height (each)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: approx. 760 grams each (2.28 kg total)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Salt-glazed stoneware with cork lids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures: Oven, freezer, microwave and dishwasher safe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Vintage — excellent, all lids present and fitting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse them in the kitchen, use them on a shelf as decor, use them to store literally anything. They're built to last another 50 years without breaking a sweat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ WARNING:\u003c\/strong\u003e These canisters are so authentically farmhouse-chic that your kitchen may spontaneously develop exposed brick walls and a sourdough starter. Maison de L'oro accepts no responsibility for any subsequent bread-baking obsessions, or for the sudden urge to buy a butter churn.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison de L'oro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54128233414999,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0988\/4388\/5911\/files\/20260421-134350.jpg?v=1785076631"},{"product_id":"vintage-olive-green-glass-tumbler-set-of-5-scandinavian-style-1970s","title":"Vintage Olive Green Glass Tumbler Set of 5 — Scandinavian Style, 1970s","description":"\u003cp\u003eFive chunky olive green tumblers walk into a room and immediately make everything look cooler. That's just what happens. This gorgeous set of 1970s glass tumblers in deep olijfgroen — sorry, \u003cem\u003eolive green\u003c\/em\u003e — has that unmistakable Scandinavian design sensibility: thick walls, satisfying weight, a shape that's both functional and quietly beautiful. The kind of glasses that make even tap water feel like a lifestyle choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach tumbler has a distinctive two-tone effect: the base is a deep, almost forest green, while the upper bowl lightens to a warm olive-yellow as the light passes through. The subtle waist gives them a slightly hourglass silhouette — very 70s, very chic. The small air bubbles visible in the glass suggest semi-handmade production, which is exactly what you'd expect from quality Scandinavian glassware of this era.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe inner base has a characteristic moulded navel — a telltale sign of quality pressed glass production. No chips, no cracks, just five perfectly matched tumblers that have somehow survived 50+ years without losing their cool.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet of: 5 tumblers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStyle: Olive green pressed glass tumbler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Likely Scandinavia, circa 1970s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 9 cm height × 7.5 cm diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: approx. 255 grams each (1.275 kg total)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour: Deep olive green with lighter upper bowl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Vintage — excellent, no chips or cracks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse them for drinks, use them as candle holders, use them to store your pens and pretend you're in a design studio. They work for all of the above.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ WARNING:\u003c\/strong\u003e These glasses are so aesthetically pleasing that your other glassware will immediately feel embarrassed about itself. Maison de L'oro accepts no responsibility for any subsequent cabinet reorganisations, or for the sudden urge to serve everything with a sprig of rosemary and call it \"curated entertaining.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison de L'oro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54128296853847,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0988\/4388\/5911\/files\/20260421-135135.jpg?v=1785076631"},{"product_id":"vintage-murano-glass-candy-set-of-6-handblown-italian-art-glass-1970s","title":"Vintage Murano Glass Candy Set of 6 — Handblown Italian Art Glass, 1970s","description":"\u003cp\u003eSix tiny glass sweets that have absolutely no calories and will never melt in your hand. That's the magic of Murano glass candy — all the joy of a sweet shop, none of the dentist visits. These gorgeous handblown glass bonbons from the 1970s are each a miniature explosion of colour: swirls of red, yellow, orange, blue, and white suspended in clear glass, with delicate twisted wrapper ends that look impossibly fragile and are somehow completely intact after 50+ years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach piece is unique — no two are identical, because that's what happens when a skilled Venetian glassblower decides to have a little fun. Some have confetti-style speckles, some have bold stripes, some have polka dots floating inside like tiny planets. Together they look like the world's most glamorous sweet dish, or the world's most confusing actual sweet dish (please don't eat them).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMurano glass candy has been collected since the early 20th century and remains one of the most charming and accessible forms of Italian art glass. These 1970s examples are particularly vibrant — the colours are rich, the glass is clear, and the craftsmanship is exactly what you'd expect from the island that's been making glass since the 13th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet of: 6 glass candy pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Murano, Venice, Italy, circa 1970s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal weight: 114 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechnique: Handblown art glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColours: Mixed — red, yellow, orange, blue, white, clear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Vintage — excellent, no chips or cracks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNote: Decorative only — not edible (we feel this needs saying)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eDisplay them in a glass bowl, scatter them on a coffee table, use them as the world's most stylish paperweights. 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This fabulous 1980s Italian figurine depicts a harlequin in full performance mode — one arm raised triumphantly, holding a flower aloft like he just won something, wearing a jaunty black cap and gold-tipped shoes. He's got energy. He's got drama. He's got a 925 silver hallmark, which means he also has credentials.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMade using the classic Italian \u003cem\u003eargento su resina\u003c\/em\u003e technique — a resin core coated in sterling silver (925) — this piece has the satisfying weight and mirror-bright finish of quality Italian silversmithing, with colourful enamel accents in red, yellow, and black that give the jester his theatrical flair. The maker's mark is stamped into the base alongside the 925 hallmark, confirming this is a proper signed piece from an Italian silversmith.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe harlequin\/jester figure has been a beloved subject in Italian decorative arts for centuries — from Commedia dell'Arte to Murano glass to silver figurines like this one. This particular example has the bold, slightly exaggerated style typical of 1980s Italian craftsmanship: confident, a little over the top, and completely unapologetic about it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: Harlequin \/ Jester figurine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Italy, circa 1980s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Resin core with 925 sterling silver coating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHallmarks: 925 silver mark + maker's signature on base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccents: Coloured enamel (red, yellow, black)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 110 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Vintage — excellent, bright silver finish, no damage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eDisplay him on a shelf, a mantelpiece, or a desk where he can keep an eye on things. He will absolutely judge your taste in everything else, but in the most supportive way possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ WARNING:\u003c\/strong\u003e This jester is so full of theatrical energy that nearby objects may feel upstaged. Maison de L'oro accepts no responsibility for any subsequent rearranging of your entire display cabinet, or for the sudden urge to learn about Commedia dell'Arte at 11pm.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison de L'oro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54128470819159,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0988\/4388\/5911\/files\/20260421-145744.jpg?v=1785076631"},{"product_id":"vintage-porcelain-madonna-child-wall-plaque-oval-devotional-1950s","title":"Vintage Porcelain Madonna \u0026 Child Wall Plaque — Oval Devotional, 1950s","description":"\u003cp\u003eThere's something quietly beautiful about a piece that has hung on someone's wall for 70 years and still looks this good. This 1950s oval porcelain plaque depicts the \u003cstrong\u003eMadonna with the sleeping Christ Child\u003c\/strong\u003e — a tender, intimate scene rendered in soft blues, warm browns, and creamy whites that somehow manages to feel both devotional and decorative at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe image is a transfer print on porcelain, based on a classic 19th-century Marian painting — the kind of image that was reproduced endlessly in mid-century European religious art because, frankly, it's just very good. Mary's expression is serene, the sleeping baby is impossibly peaceful, and the whole composition has that timeless quality that makes you understand why people have been making versions of this for centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe plaque has a gold-toned border and comes with its original brass hanging loop — ready to hang straight out of the box. The back shows traces of the original maker's label (partially detached), consistent with Italian or German devotional porcelain production of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: Madonna with sleeping Christ Child\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Likely Italy or Germany, circa 1950s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Porcelain with transfer print decoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 12 × 9 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 95 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrame: Gold-toned border with brass hanging loop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Vintage — good, minor age spots consistent with era, no chips or cracks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eHang it in a bedroom, a hallway, or anywhere that could use a moment of quiet beauty. 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Made in Italy around 1880, it features a chubby cherub in high relief, surrounded by exuberant Baroque scrollwork in blue and gold-ochre glaze, with a small basin below for the holy water. It's devotional, it's decorative, and it's genuinely old.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe piece is hand-modelled terracotta with a pale pink\/cream base glaze and hand-painted blue and gold-ochre accents — the kind of finish you'd expect from a small Italian workshop producing religious objects for local households. The back is unglazed terracotta, as is typical for this type of piece, with a wire hanging loop. The cherub's expression is serene and slightly dreamy, which feels appropriate for something that's been watching over doorways for 140+ years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo maker's mark — also typical for this type of anonymous devotional craft production. The age-related patina on the glaze and the hand-modelled quality of the relief are consistent with late 19th-century Italian terracotta work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Wall-mounted holy water font (bénitier)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Italy, circa 1880\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Hand-modelled terracotta with polychrome glaze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecoration: Cherub \/ putti in relief with Baroque scrollwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 13 cm height × 7.5 cm width × 4 cm depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 140 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHanging: Original wire loop on reverse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Antique — age-appropriate patina, no chips or cracks to the relief\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eHang it by a door, in a bedroom, or in any space that could use a touch of old-world Southern European character. It works beautifully as a devotional piece or simply as a remarkable example of 19th-century Italian folk craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ WARNING:\u003c\/strong\u003e This bénitier is so atmospherically antique that the wall it hangs on may spontaneously develop exposed stone and a faint smell of incense. Maison de L'oro accepts no responsibility for any subsequent urge to visit Naples, learn Italian, or start collecting religious folk art. 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This delightful set of two mid-century porcelain putti brings together two different makers, two different personalities, and one very harmonious result.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe lute player\u003c\/strong\u003e is the star of the show — a Capodimonte putti seated on a beautifully detailed column with relief scrollwork, deeply absorbed in playing his instrument. The base carries the iconic \u003cstrong\u003ecrowned N mark\u003c\/strong\u003e of Capodimonte, the legendary Italian porcelain tradition founded in Naples in the 18th century. The modelling is superb: fluid, expressive, and full of that characteristically Italian warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Cupid with bow and arrow\u003c\/strong\u003e is his Northern European counterpart — a standing putti caught mid-action, arrow raised, with gold-gilded accents on his bow and base. The base carries a crowned mark consistent with a quality German or Austrian porcelain manufacturer of the same era. Slightly more formal, slightly more precise — very much the German to the Italian's flair.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTogether they make a wonderfully mismatched pair that somehow works perfectly — like a great double act where one is all passion and the other is all precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet of: 2 putti figurines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePiece 1: Lute player on column — \u003cstrong\u003eCapodimonte (crowned N mark)\u003c\/strong\u003e, Italy, 8.5 cm, 36 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePiece 2: Cupid with bow \u0026amp; arrow — crowned mark, Germany\/Austria, 10 cm, 50 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: White-glazed porcelain with gold gilding accents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra: circa 1950\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Vintage — excellent, no chips or cracks, gilding intact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eDisplay them together on a shelf, a mantelpiece, or anywhere that needs a touch of old-world European charm. 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A pair of solid cast brass candlesticks from around 1880, in the Empire style that was still very much the language of quality domestic metalwork in the late 19th century. They are heavy, they are handsome, and they have been holding candles with quiet dignity for over 140 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach candlestick has a beautifully proportioned profile: a wide, flat drip tray at the top, a graceful baluster stem with a decorative knobbel, and a substantial stepped circular base — all in warm, polished brass that has developed a lovely depth of colour over the decades. The standout detail is the band of engraved \u003cstrong\u003eanthemion (palmleaf) motifs\u003c\/strong\u003e that runs around both the knobbel and the base rim — a classic Empire and Regency decorative element that gives these candlesticks their refined, architectural character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth candlesticks retain their original \u003cstrong\u003eremovable bobèches\u003c\/strong\u003e — the loose brass rings that sit at the top to catch dripping candle wax. This is a hallmark of quality 19th-century candlestick design, and the fact that both bobèches are present and matching is a genuine bonus. The bases show the characteristic concentric turning marks of hand-finished cast brass production.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet of: 2 matching candlesticks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStyle: Empire \/ late Victorian\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: England or France, circa 1880\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Solid cast brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 21.5 cm height × 11 cm base diameter (each)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal weight: 990 grams (approx. 495g each)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures: Removable bobèches (both present), engraved anthemion decoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Antique — minor wear and slight distortion to bases consistent with 140+ years of age and use; no cracks or structural damage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eLight them up on a dining table, a mantelpiece, or a sideboard. They work with taper candles, they work with pillar candles, and they work with the kind of dinner party where someone inevitably says \"we should do this more often.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ WARNING:\u003c\/strong\u003e These candlesticks are so atmospherically Victorian that lighting them may cause spontaneous urges to write letters by hand, serve soup in tureens, and address your guests by their surnames. 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Mirror-polished, beautifully proportioned, and with a pierced diamond-pattern border that took someone considerable time and skill to produce.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe piece is stamped \u003cstrong\u003eEPNS\u003c\/strong\u003e (Electroplated Nickel Silver) alongside additional maker's stamps — what appears to be maker's initials (possibly \u003cem\u003eL\u0026amp;C\u003c\/em\u003e or similar) and a further quality or capacity mark — consistent with a quality \u003cstrong\u003eSheffield or Birmingham silversmithing house\u003c\/strong\u003e of the late Victorian era. EPNS was the tableware of choice for the Victorian middle and upper classes: the look and feel of silver, the practicality of a harder base metal, and the craftsmanship of the best British workshops.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe design is classically late Victorian: a wide, shallow bowl with a gently flared rim, a band of \u003cstrong\u003epierced diamond lattice work\u003c\/strong\u003e running around the entire circumference, and a graceful baluster stem rising from a domed circular foot. 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This solid brass candlestick from the 1970s is a well-made reproduction of the classic Georgian\/Queen Anne baluster form — the style that dominated English and Dutch candlestick design from roughly 1700 to 1800, and has been reproduced ever since because, frankly, it's just a very good design.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe proportions are excellent: a tall, elegantly turned stem with multiple baluster nodes, a wide drip tray at the top, and a substantial domed circular base with concentric rings. The brass has a warm, golden tone and has been polished to a good shine. It's the kind of candlestick that looks at home on a mantelpiece, a bedside table, or a windowsill — anywhere that benefits from a touch of traditional warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe base shows the characteristic concentric lathe-turning marks of quality brass production, and the piece has the satisfying weight you'd expect from solid cast brass. A classic form, well executed, at a very accessible price point.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStyle: Georgian \/ Queen Anne baluster reproduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra: circa 1970s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Solid brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 17.5 cm height × 8 cm base diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 200 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Vintage — good, minor age patina, no damage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eLight a taper candle, put it somewhere it can catch the light, and enjoy the fact that good design never really goes out of style — even when it's pretending to be from 1750.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ WARNING:\u003c\/strong\u003e This candlestick is so classically proportioned that guests may assume it's a genuine Georgian antique and treat you with considerably more respect. 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The silver plating on the exteriors and interiors remains strong and lustrous on both pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition note:\u003c\/strong\u003e One bowl shows significant wear to the silver plating on the base (underside only), with the base metal visible over a large area of the foot. This is purely cosmetic and invisible in normal display use — the bowl sits on its foot and the worn area is completely hidden. The exterior, interior, and rim of both bowls are in excellent condition. 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