GORHAM CANDLESTICK HOLDER

[nomad 11]

it was stamped sterling with several hallmarks but then under that it was stamped weighted with other metals. i find that misleading ? if the piece is stamped sterling I would think the whole piece would be sterling. so if a person sold it for scrap how would you determine how much of it to be junk ?

 

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[Red James Cash]

It's weighted with either cement,epoxy,or in your case other metals.The sterling is a thin layer,hollow and filled to give it weight.

 

[against the wind]

Well, we can't have our candle sticks blowing over.
Wait a minute, if the wind is strong enough the blow a candle stick over, wouldn't that same wind be strong enough to blow the candle out??

 

[trdking]

ITS NOT MISLEADING. IT IS WEIGHTED STERLING AND IT SAYS SO ON THE PIECE. plate has hallmarks to Sorry for the caps Fat fingers

 

[SusanMN]

My silver candlesticks were filled with sand.

 

[Ogre1190]

Well, we can't have our candle sticks blowing over.
Wait a minute, if the wind is strong enough the blow a candle stick over, wouldn't that same wind be strong enough to blow the candle out??

You're just...

Wait for it...

Against the wind. 😝

 

[nomad 11]

It's weighted with either cement,epoxy,or in your case other metals.The sterling is a thin layer,hollow and filled to give it weight.

a thin layer huh ? i thought sterling referred to being solid silver ? forgive me ! i'm gullible and have Seroquel of the brain

 

[nomad 11]

My silver candlesticks were filled with sand.

now i find that appalling ! just appalling !

 

[Red James Cash]

The thin layer is sterling silver,its basically hollow ware.If it wasn't filled it could also be dented very easily.If you drop one of your candle holders,it will dent.The sterling layer is about as thick a couple of sheets of paper.

 

[diggummup]

There is nothing appalling or underhanded about weighted sterling. Educate yourself. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weighted_sterling It's not that difficult to google something.

 

[ARC]

it was stamped sterling with several hallmarks but then under that it was stamped weighted with other metals. i find that misleading ? if the piece is stamped sterling I would think the whole piece would be sterling. so if a person sold it for scrap how would you determine how much of it to be junk ?

First... Gorham is one of the leading names in sterling collectables... SO... unless this piece is damaged / bad shape then "scraping" should be a last option.

Second... IF you are going to scrap it anyway... The piece should be dismantled... whatever crap is inside of it should be removed to maximize pay.

There are many times also a steel or other metal reinforcement "bar" / "rod" in these types of things... this also must be removed.

My suggestion to you would be to do a little homework and decipher the marks as to exact age etc... this and any piece like it can / could be worth WAY more "as is".

 

[pjdentry]

I end up finding a lot of sterling weighted stuff. A lot of it is dented. As long as it's labeled as weighted, it's not misleading, just disappointing. I usually use the rule of thumb that the actual sterling weight is about 1/10th of the weight of the piece.

 

[GopherDaGold]

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[nomad 11]

First... Gorham is one of the leading names in sterling collectables... SO... unless this piece is damaged / bad shape then "scraping" should be a last option.

Second... IF you are going to scrap it anyway... The piece should be dismantled... whatever crap is inside of it should be removed to maximize pay.

There are many times also a steel or other metal reinforcement "bar" / "rod" in these types of things... this also must be removed.

My suggestion to you would be to do a little homework and decipher the marks as to exact age etc... this and any piece like it can / could be worth WAY more "as is".

well the story is. there was only 1 and it was marked $19.99 and then when i saw it was stamped weighted ? i became hesitant ? and ya know i did'nt want to be pulling any so called triggers. but what do you think it would worth scrapped ? and being only 1 who only wants 1 Gorham candle stick holder ?

 

[nomad 11]

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so that weight at todays price what would that be ?

 

[nomad 11]

There is nothing appalling or underhanded about weighted sterling. Educate yourself. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weighted_sterling It's not that difficult to google something.

well life is a matter of perspective ! maybe you're just too young and hav'nt learned that yet. huh ! i can be appalled ! its not against the law !

 

[pepperj]

so that weight at todays price what would that be ?

2 Troy Ounces @ Spot price $16.45 = $30.42 giving the 5% spread. Though there are sites out there giving only $9.82 an ounce a total rip.

 

[FreeBirdTim]

This is the website I use to calculate the current value of any Sterling silver I find. You can calculate in either grams or ounces, which is nice.

https://www.silverrecyclers.com/Calculators/ster_calculator.aspx

 

[ARC]

well the story is. there was only 1 and it was marked $19.99 and then when i saw it was stamped weighted ? i became hesitant ? and ya know i did'nt want to be pulling any so called triggers. but what do you think it would worth scrapped ? and being only 1 who only wants 1 Gorham candle stick holder ?

The person who wants only one candlestick is...

The person who only has one... or only one good one... OR the OTHER one to the one you have now.

Youd be surprised at "replacement" places desires.

Someone may be out there looking for it is all I am saying.

 

[ARC]

Besides... remember... these damage easily... someone very easily MAY be looking for a replacement.

Research it first before scrapping is the smart way to go on anything.