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secret-acres

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iconnumber posted 01-13-2005 07:20 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for secret-acres     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
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Hi,

My name is David.

Can anyone tell me what kind of metal was use in casting candelabras?
The bottom is stamped with W&SB and is a very soft metal.
I'm new and not sure if I've got the link correct.

Thanks,
David


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iconnumber posted 01-14-2005 02:32 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Dale     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Hi David,
I suspect that rather than candles the purpose of this was to hold three glass inserts. These would be either plates or bowls with a peg at the bottom. These have a variety of names. Generally the term epergne is attached to them. The maker rings no bells with me. It may have been attached to a glass firm, and thus not known much in silver circles. Which also suggests a later date than Victorian.

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