Onyx & Brass Candlestick with Wax Rose
Decorative onyx and brass candlestick featuring a turned onyx column, brass mounts, and a wax rose detail. Combining natural stone, metalwork, and decorative waxwork, this piece reflects the ornate home décor styles popular throughout the mid to late twentieth century.
The onyx displays natural banding and colour variation, with tones ranging from cream and honey through to caramel and amber. The brass fittings provide contrast against the polished stone, while the wax rose adds a decorative floral element to the overall design.
The candlestick stands on a brass tripod base and was designed as a decorative furnishing, suitable for display on sideboards, mantelpieces, cabinets, or occasional tables.
Period
late 19th century to the mid-20th century (approx. 1890s–1950s)Late 19th Century early 20th Century
Material
Onyx
Brass
Wax
Colour
Cream
Honey
Caramel
Amber
Gold-toned brass
Construction
Turned onyx stem
Brass fittings and mounts
Three-foot brass base
Applied wax rose detail
Design Features
Natural stone veining throughout
Decorative wax rose
Polished onyx construction
Ornate brass detailing
Traditional decorative styling
Condition
Good vintage condition with age-related wear consistent with age and use. The onyx displays natural variations in colour and pattern. Minor wear to the brass and wax elements may be present consistent with age.
Measurements
Height: _____ cm
Base Width: _____ cm
Rose Diameter: _____ cm
Weight: _____ kg
Notes
Natural variations, inclusions, and colour changes within the onyx are a characteristic feature of the material and make each example unique.