Hand Chased Pair Gorham Sterling Silver Maintenon Candle Sticks A102181 mde 1928

Description

Set of 2 Gorham Sterling Silver Candle Sticks Hand Chased in the Maintenon Pattern 11 1/8”h
Presented is an Impressive set of 2 Neoclassical Gorham Candle Sticks in the beautiful Maintenon pattern. This is a finely crafted had chased & hammered made by Gorham silver company well known for their quality and excellent designs in the items they produced. This pattern can still be collected as a set and makes for an impressive table setting when completed. They have a terrific grape and leaf pattern with removable bobeche as well as an interesting period mixed letter monogram. They are in beautiful condition. One has a minor dent in the post. The other has a slight swell in the bottom in the center next to the mark but it has no wobble and only a very slight lean; please see pictures. They both have a scratched serial number on the bottom next to mark and some light scratches from gentle use. These items are weighted so while they are made from a heavy Gauge of silver, a large amount of the weight is from the filler. I have included a pictures of my research on this maker in the photos above however this sale is for two candlesticks only. This is a beautiful pattern and a great set for the most elegant of tables or settings for the silver collector.
I have an interesting assortment of items listed so please look at my other auctions.
Measure
: 11 1/8” inches tall, 5 1/8” across base, 2 5/8” inches across top
Weight
: 52 ounces on my postal scale or 1474 grams, these candle sticks are weighted for stability
Marks:
Hallmarks for sterling silver from Gorham Maintenon 10218/1 , a date mark for silver made in 1928
Condition:
One has a minor dent in the post. The other has a slight swell in the bottom in the center next to the mark but it has no wobble and only a very slight lean; please see pictures. They both have a scratched serial number on the bottom next to mark and some light scratches from gentle use.
I am happy to answer questions and to send additional photos thanks for looking and please see my other auctions.
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