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The Ultimate Entertaining Hack Nobody Knows About
Here's something wonderfully clever that will revolutionize your hosting game - a magnificent …
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The Ultimate Entertaining Hack Nobody Knows About
Here's something wonderfully clever that will revolutionize your hosting game - a magnificent pair of sterling silver candelabra that completely transform to meet any entertaining need. Use them as sophisticated single candlesticks for romantic dinners à deux, then effortlessly convert them to show-stopping 3-light candelabra when you're hosting larger soirées. It's the kind of brilliant American innovation that makes vintage pieces infinitely smarter than their modern counterparts.
Why Smart Collectors Are Obsessing Over These
Fresh from the estate sale of a distinguished career diplomat family in East Hampton, New York, these exceptional pieces carry the kind of blue-chip provenance that serious collectors dream of. There's something utterly magical about acquiring treasures that have graced the tables of international society for decades, now ready to bring their worldly sophistication to your own entertaining.
Condition & Specifications
Material: Solid sterling silver throughout | Date: Circa 1950 | Dimensions: 12"W × 6"D × 15"H
Function: Convertible candlesticks to 3-light candelabra | Provenance: East Hampton diplomat estate
Condition: Exceptional estate condition - polished and party-ready
Style: Mid-century American with neoclassical influences
Investment Value: Sterling silver that works twice as hard
Mid-Century American Mastery
Dating to approximately 1950, these candelabra showcase the absolute pinnacle of post-war American silver craftsmanship. The clean, architectural lines and impeccable classical proportions reflect the era's sophisticated marriage of traditional forms with functional innovation - making them equally stunning in Park Avenue traditional or Hamptons contemporary settings.
Investment-Grade Heirloom Quality
These candelabra represent the very best of American silver manufacturing from the golden age of mid-century craftsmanship - created with the meticulous attention to detail and uncompromising quality that was meant to endure for generations. This is true heirloom territory, the caliber of pieces that discerning families pass down because they're simply too exquisite and brilliantly made to ever replace.
Effortless Entertaining Versatility
Whether you're creating an intimate candlelit dinner for two or orchestrating a glamorous dinner party for twelve, these adaptable masterpieces rise to every occasion. The conversion mechanism is seamlessly elegant - no awkward attachments or complicated assembly required. Just pure, sophisticated functionality wrapped in sterling silver perfection.
Condition & Specifications
Material: Solid sterling silver throughout
Date: Circa 1950
Style: Mid-century American with neoclassical influences
Function: Ingeniously convertible - elegant candlesticks OR dramatic 3-light candelabra
Condition: Exceptional for age - polished and ready for your next soirée
Provenance: Recently acquired from prestigious East Hampton estate sale
Dimensions: 12"W × 6"D × 15"H
The Perfect Investment Piece
Sterling silver that works twice as hard for your entertaining dollar - these remarkable pieces earn their place in your home through both breathtaking beauty and ingenious utility. Why choose between candlesticks and candelabra when you can own both in one exquisitely crafted pair?
A genuinely rare discovery that combines American innovation with timeless classical elegance, absolutely perfect for the sophisticated host who appreciates pieces that are as functionally brilliant as they are aesthetically stunning.
Styles: Mid-Century Modern, American Traditional, Neoclassical
Period: 1940s-1950s
Country of Origin: United States
Item Type: Estate Vintage
Materials: Sterling Silver
Condition: Excellent Estate Condition
Color: Classic Sterling Silver
Curated with distinction by Gentlemanly Pursuits - where provenance meets perfection.
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- Dimensions
- 12ʺW × 6ʺD × 15ʺH
- Period
- 1940s
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Sterling Silver
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Silver
- Condition Notes
- Superb…in every detail and design Perfect for every situation and in every decor That’s the genius of Georgian Design Superb…in every detail and design Perfect for every situation and in every decor That’s the genius of Georgian Design less
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