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Description
I had the item come in my shop today. From all the hallmarks it referenced online I think this item is rather old. I have photos of the hallmarks.
It looks like London and pre 1800. Can someone else look at the pictures and supply some info?
Category
Silver and Silver Overlay
Medium
Sterling Silver
Distinguishing marks
Lion, Crowned Leopard, Duty mark showed 1786-1821 King George III, Date Letter = B, Makers Mark = RS
Condition
Good
Size and dimensions of this item
4" tall, 5 1/2" wide
Weight
240.4 grams
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Re: Pre 1800 Sterling Candle Holder
Everything you have portrayed it to be is correct, there is little to add regarding origins. As to value, this piece has no design features that would command much if any premium over metal values. A very run of the mill piece for the era but thanks for sharing.
Re: Pre 1800 Sterling Candle Holder
A little more research pinpointed the maker and year. It was made by Charles Hougham in 1797 and is known as a taper/chamber stick. I would put a retail pricetag of probably thirty to forty percent over melt.
Re: Pre 1800 Sterling Candle Holder
How did you get the maker mark as CH? Its RS.. SO your telling me this 215 year old item is worth no more than 300.00!
Re: Pre 1800 Sterling Candle Holder
According to the hallmarks this piece was made in London in 1797 by Robert Swanson. What the other poster has mentioned about value is on the mark. While desirable, these are not rare pieces.
Re: Pre 1800 Sterling Candle Holder
Thank You Lovejoy, I know with my coins cleaning is out of the question. If I want to display this in the shop would it loose value it I cleaned and shined it up?
Re: Pre 1800 Sterling Candle Holder
The makers mark was stamped upside down.. Indeed it is RS and not SH as it appears, oops. Thanks for sharing