PAIR OF FLORAL SILVER CANDLEHOLDERS, GORHAM, PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND, 1879

pair of silver candleholders of amphora shape. each featuring a floral motif, one featuring a continuous motif of lily pad flowers, cattails, and a single poppy. the other featuring a continuous motif of a pond scene of small flowers and leaves with a single dragonfly. an organic rounded lip where the candle hole is, both on a rounded base. makerÂ’s date marks, right facing lion, anchor and a G and date mark L; numbered B13 and EX on bases. overall height: 18 cm (7in.);overall weight: 487.8 g (15.7 ozt.

CONDITION
The holders are in overall age appropriate condition. Overall tarnish and light scratches visible to the naked eye. Darkening of silver most notably around lip and base.

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