Silver Candelabra

By Antinomic, 19 December, 2007
Category
Silver and Silver Overlay
Medium
sterling silver
Distinguishing marks
Three + marks (see picture)
Condition
Good
Size and dimensions of this item
11.5" wide, 9" tall
Date Period
My parents acquired these in England in the 1950's
eBay Auction Link
For Sale?
No
Photos

Ross Sormani

17 years 5 months ago

Hi there, in my shop here, in sterling silver marked "sterling" I have recently sold a very similar pair like this for $335.00. You should make certain however that they are sterling, and if these are from the 1950's, they will be marked. Your bases will be weighted with concrete, and that is quite alright. Silverplate will command a much lower value.
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Lovejoy

17 years 5 months ago

In the image it appears that there is copper showing through the silver. Is this the case or just a trick of the light in the photo? I see these all the time in silver plate, Sterling and britannia metal.  The Sterling silver examples will have hall marks if English, American examples will generally be marked "Sterling".

 

Lovejoy 

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Anonymous (not verified)

17 years 5 months ago

It is apparent from the image that this item is clearly plated and NOT solid sterling silver. One may identify areas of plate loss or "wear" revealing the copper base metal underneath. This is especially evident on the "high" areas of the beaded pattern around the stepped base and the "drip" trays. It is normally not economically viable to have these replated and in this condition a replacement estimate of $50 - $100 is far more realistic.
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