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Antique English Oak BARLEY TWIST Candlesticks 12"
Antique English Oak BARLEY TWIST Candlesticks 12"
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Pair of antique large English oak, barley twist Candlesticks with original woven wool pads and Surrey England maker /import tag. This pair of candleholders measures 12 1/4" high and have bases that are 5 3/4" in diameter. Candle sockets measure 7/8" across, which suits standard taper candles. The bases have been carved with circular wells that are integrated into the moulding of the bases to catch wax drips from burning candles. Metal candle socket liners are recommended for these holders to prevent heat or flame damage to the wooden candle sockets. These candlesticks are in very good condition, with patina from age, some notable wear on the green wool pads covering the bottom of the bases and the discoloration of the tag on the bottom of one of the holders. A handsome pair of candlesticks with a classic Jacobean design for an everyday table, a mantel or festive buffet. (See our other listings for more barley twist pieces for your home.)
NOTES on Barley Twist:
The Barley Twist design was first popularized in Spain in the 15th century. Wood was soaked and heated and then twisted around a central line or column. In the case of the open design, the wood had to be cut and carved to create the two pieces that would make up the parallel twists. In the 17th century, the design had faded in popularity, only to be revived again the the 19th century in England, where wood workers incorporated the design into not only candlesticks but tables, chairs, cabinetry and more, using it as a dominant accent as well as in combination with other carved details. Barley twist designs have become a standard in traditional design since and have been reintroduced in interior furnishings again and again, making it a classic.
