Gothic Revival Alabaster Three-Light Candelabras

An ornate pair of antique three-light candelabras featuring warm gilt metal, pale alabaster stems, and sculptural paw-footed bases. Their elaborate design combines classical ornament with the romantic decorative character of nineteenth-century European interiors.

Each candelabrum features a central candle socket flanked by two scrolling arms, creating a balanced three-light arrangement. The gilt metal candle cups are decorated with stylized foliate motifs, while circular alabaster drip pans sit beneath the two outer sockets. Architectural detailing along the central column and a scalloped foliate collar lend further interest to the composition.

Below, a beautifully shaped alabaster stem provides a soft contrast to the aged gold finish. The bases are particularly distinctive, with three outward-sweeping supports terminating in finely modeled animal paws. Their combination of scrolling ornament, classical motifs, and animal-form feet recalls the decorative vocabulary of the Gothic/Renaissance Revival style.

Likely dating to the late nineteenth or early twentieth century, these candelabras are particularly suited to a traditional mantel, dining room sideboard, or library. Their substantial proportions and richly detailed construction make them equally attractive displayed without candles.

The pair retains an appealing aged finish, with variations in the gilding and natural character to the alabaster.

Origin: European, Late 19th to early 20th century
Material: Gilt metal with alabaster accents
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Condition: Antique condition with surface wear, patina, and areas of finish loss consistent with age. Minor discoloration and natural variations are visible in the alabaster. Please refer to photographs for details.

Sold as a pair.