Above two photographs show a pair of US Navy silverplated tabletop candlesticks used in an officers mess measuring 9.5" x 5.25" each weighing almost 4lbs. They are large and bottom heavy with a low center of gravity so as to prevent sliding and tipping over during rough seas. Note the stylized initials USN and Anchor as the insignia which was commonly found from the Civil War 1860's thru to the early/mid 1890's.
These US Navy candlesticks were certainly used prior to and shortly after the US Navy first introduced electricty aboard its ships beginning in 1893 and tested on the USS Trenton. The silverplated candlestick to the left has been polished and the one to the right showing the tarnish as it was received. These candlesticks are unmarked insofar as manufacturer which inhibits being able to specifically date the pieces.
However this particular pattern of candlestick and naval insignia has been produced by Gorham Silver Company and some of these were electrified perhaps to keep them in-service after electricity was introduced aboard ship, or used at shore facilities. A pair of these recently (1/02/2012) sold on Ebay Auction #280796279677 for $1000.
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| RARE - Various US Navy Candlesticks - Personal and Tabletop, Silverplated and Brass Three types of US Navy candlesticks used prior to the 1890's when the Navy first installed electricity aboard its ships |
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Silverplated Candlestick Used by Senior Officer's or in the Captains Cabin or Admirals Mess and Brass Candlesticks Could Have Been Used in Either the Officers or Enlisted Mess Age of these candlesticks ranges from the 1860's thru to the 1890's |
$800/$450ea Silverplate Tabletop $800/$450ea Brass Tabletop $395/Silverplate Personal |
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