Antique Brass
Rare Antique Brass Griffin Candlestick Pair with Hand-Painted Floral Ceramic Inserts
French Style Winged Dragon · Early 1900
$235.00 USD
A rare and striking pair of antique brass griffin candlesticks featuring beautifully detailed winged griffins supporting hand-painted floral ceramic inserts in vibrant shades of blue, pink, green, yellow, and white.
These early 20th-century candlesticks are exceptional decorative pieces, blending French-inspired design with mythical griffin forms. The finely cast brass bodies feature sweeping wings, serpent tails, and expressive griffin heads that make them true statement pieces for a mantel, library, or curated antique collection.
Unlike many antique candlesticks, the decorative ceramic inserts are removable, allowing them to be displayed as they are, replaced with another compatible insert, or customized by a future owner if desired. The brass griffin bases are works of art on their own.
Details
- Height: 7.5 inches
- Length: 9 inches
- Width: 3.25 inches
- Condition: Good antique condition with a beautiful aged brass patina and light wear consistent with age.
- One hand-painted ceramic insert has an older restoration with stabilized cracks and areas of fill, shown clearly in the photographs.
- The second ceramic insert has only minor age-related wear.
- The brass retains its original finish with light verdigris in a few recessed areas, adding to its authentic antique character.
- Original candle socket components remain intact.