{"product_id":"vintage-japanese-silver-tone-ornate-candlesticks-with-glass-bobeches-pair","title":"Vintage Japanese Silver-Tone Ornate Candlesticks with Glass Bobeches | Pair","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA wonderfully ornate pair of vintage Japanese candlesticks with sculptural silver-tone metal bases and removable clear glass bobeches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach candlestick is heavily decorated with raised shell and foliate motifs arranged across a low, footed form, giving the pair a distinctly Rococo Revival character. Beaded detailing surrounds the candle cups, while the clear glass bobeches add both sparkle and function by catching candle drips.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe undersides retain period labels and markings, including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Hughes”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Made in Japan,”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e along with instructions identifying the metal finish as tarnish resistant and advising cleaning with a damp cloth rather than silver polish. Because the exact composition of the metal and finish has not been confirmed, we are conservatively describing these as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esilver-tone metal rather than silverplate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA lovely matched pair for a mantel, dining table, dressing table or collected display, particularly alongside old silver, portraiture and traditional decorative objects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatching pair of vintage candlesticks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrnate silver-tone metal construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRococo Revival-inspired shell and foliate decoration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSculptural footed bases\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemovable clear glass bobeches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1” openings suitable for taper candles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal “Hughes” sticker retained\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal tarnish-resistant finish care label\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFaded velvet coverings on undersides\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSold as a pair\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApprox. Measurements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4¾” H × 4” base diameter, each\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1” candle opening\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2½” glass bobeches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood vintage condition with age-related patina, surface wear and finish variation to the silver-tone metal. The removable glass bobeches are in good condition. Velvet coverings on the undersides are faded and worn from age, and the original labels exhibit fading and wear. Please review all photographs carefully as part of the condition description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage pieces. Age-appropriate wear expected.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shop of Old","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46040954339463,"sku":null,"price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/9345\/6775\/files\/AD6AA54E-3E49-405F-95AD-94FBD68A85CC.png?v=1791241796","url":"https:\/\/shopofold.com\/products\/vintage-japanese-silver-tone-ornate-candlesticks-with-glass-bobeches-pair","provider":"Shop of Old","version":"1.0","type":"link"}