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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Antique or just interesting junk?

« on: January 26, 2012, 01:47:52 pm »

I did take some more detailed photos. Candelabra has "389" stamped on underside of floral shaped bobeches on sconce arms. Bottom is stamped GIM 833. I found a website that states 833 is a Dutch stamp for silver or sterling silver. This piece weighs 1766 grams or 3 pounds, 14 1/4 oz. It appears as if the arms of the candelabra were 'cast'. It appears to have smooth seams along the sides. I tried to capture these as well in the photos. I will attach as many photos as allowed. Thanks in advance for any insight or information you might have on this piece. Jan

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Antique Questions Forum / Antique or just interesting junk?

« on: October 03, 2011, 07:57:35 am »

Hi,
 I have tried finding information about this piece online to no avail so I am starting to think that what I purchased at a flea market at an apple fest this weekend is just an interesting piece of junk that is going to be the centerpiece on my table for the next several years.
 It is some type of cast material and there are clearly 'seams' that you can see. It's very heavy and since there is no tarnishing, I am guessing no real silver content. I can't find anything on the stamp that I found on the bottom. It says "GIM 833". On the individual candle holders, it appears that each one is stamped "389" underneath but is covered up where it's attached to the base so I'm unsure if that is correct. I don't even know what it is for sure! I don't know if the glass bowl it came with on top is original to the piece or just placed there because it fit. I've never seen a piece like this so am relying heavily on the knowledge base of all of you here:)
 Thank you in advance for any help or information you can provide. *I apologize for the less than desirable photos.
Jan