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Adelphi Silver Candle Holders

By Antone, 8 October, 2007
Description

The candle Holders appear as they need re-plating but I really do not know.

Category
Other
Medium
Metal-Unknown
Distinguishing marks
Adelphi Silver Plate Co. of NY Quadruple Plate and stamped with a 12
Condition
Fair
Size and dimensions of this item
Each candle Holder measures 11 inches tall, Diameter of base is 5 inches, removable cups are 2 1/2 inch Diameter x 1 and 1/2 inch tall
Date Period
late 1800s to early 1900s
Weight
One weighs 1lb 9oz, the other weighs 1lb 2.7 oz. The lighter one rattlles when shaken and a white powder seems to come from the bottom.
History
a gift about 20 years ago
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
Was a gift over 20 years ago
For Sale?
No

Antone

17 years 8 months ago

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Adelphi Silver Candle Holders
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17 years 8 months ago

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Anonymous (not verified)

17 years 8 months ago

If they haven't been

If they haven't been scrubbed to death, often times the finish isn't worn off and they can be repolished.  Antiquers also like a less-than-shiny finish so most of us don't polish to too high a sheen anyhow.
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