Early 20th Century M. Fred Hirsch Weighted Sterling Silver Candlestick Holders- a Pair

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PRESENTING a lovely early 20th century Edwardian style pair of weighted candlesticks.

Matching pair of 4 inch tall candleholders, with … Read more PRESENTING a lovely early 20th century Edwardian style pair of weighted candlesticks.

Matching pair of 4 inch tall candleholders, with fluted baluster central column, on a circular base. Made by the M. Fred Hirsch Company of Jersey City, NJ which was in business from 1920 to 1945. These are a little larger and heftier than is typical for this form. Stamped on the bottoms with the Hirsch company hallmarks, WEIGHTED.

These have small dings at the edges. These present well as the flaws are not very noticeable.

'Weighted silver' refers to a construction technique rather than the silver itself. The silver used in a weighted piece is the same as in any other. No “extra’s have been added to the metal.
Weighted means there is a solid core being used to reinforce the piece.
Typically hollowware pieces are weighted. Bowls and compotes have weighted bases. Taller pieces like candlesticks are weighted throughout. The substance used is either wax or cement and sometimes there is a metal reinforcing bar as well. See less