SZKARLAT Signed Antique Polish Poland Brass Sabbath Candlesticks Candle Holders
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:23456766 | Primary Material: Brass |
| Age: 1850-1899 | Maker: Szkarlat |
| Type: Candlesticks |
This is an antique pair of solid brass Warsaw Poland Polish Shabbat candle holders .
They were made sometime around c1900.
They are made of brass, very lightweight, and in excellent condition. There are a few very minor dents that are hardly noticeable and expected of candlesticks of this construction and age. They were too mild to photograph and describe, so you can simply go on my liberal return policy and if you don't like them when you receive them y...ou may send them back for a full refund (less actual shipping costs). There are also some very subtle pattern differences that are very hard to discern unless you look very closely. I am sure you will be pleased as they are not a very common style and have a good maker behind them.
They stand a tall 13 1/4" high.
You can see scans of the Poland hallmarks below. This pair is made by SZKARLAT
READ MY WRITE-UP BELOW on candlesticks.
If you'd like, you can polish these up and they will look great. It's all a matter of taste !
Personally, I do not care about such minor things, and so I like to leave my antique metalware as-is.
NO holes, NO missing pieces, NO repairs.I encourage you to read my ABOUT ME pageby clicking HERE. You also might be interested in looking atmy auctions that ended recently that did not sell, by clicking HERE. SHIPPING (How and when you’re gonna get it):Where possible I will try tocombine multiple purchases into one shipment to save you on shippingcosts.Items shipped after paymentclearing MY bank. Please note that this is not a full-timeendeavor for me and I do have other responsibilities. I always tryto get these items shipped ASAP, but it might take a few days or perhapsas much as a WEEK OR TWO for me to get your item shipped out, depending upon manyfactors. If you have a specialsituation and you want the item shipped ASAP, please arrange that with me BEFOREyou bid or submit an offer for my acceptance. Please don’t hold me responsible for the shipping/carrier’sefficiency. I can only do what isin my control to get your treasure to you as soon as I possibly can.I do not charge anyhandling fees, nor do I charge for packing materials/supplies. Thecharge that I list for "shipping" is based upon many years' (since 1997)experience of selling on eBay, and my policy is to quote a fixed pricein order to keep it simple. I generally ship items via USPS PriorityMail, but unless specifically mentioned in the listing then it would be myoption to go for another method. If I know that I'm sending it toyou via Priority, then I'll probably indicate that in the listing.PAYMENT (You get the treasure, I get the moolah):Payments not receivedwithin 3 days from end of auction - buyer risks right to purchase andappropriate feedback. BIDDING:Bidders with either NET negativefeedback or a zero (0) rating must email me before bidding. I reserve theright to cancel your bid otherwise.Make sure you re-review theentire listing, including questions/answers, before placing your bid sincethe listing might have additional information added later which comes upat the very bottom of the listing. CONTACT(Communication is important):Don't hesitate to email me at SethOnEbay with any questions.
Somecomments on Antique POLISH CANDLESTICKS:Experience: I have been exposed to and have had an interest and attraction to antique Polish/Russian/European candlesticks for my entire life. I do know something about them, and would like to share some of that with you.Condition: The lightweight Warsaw Poland candlesticks are fragile. If you drop one on it’s leg, it will probably bend. When holding it in one hand to polish (clean), if you hold it with too strong of a grip, it can bend. I am of the opinion that most twists/breaks that occur are caused by this.Imperfections/Damage: Since they are so fragile, MANY of them that you see for sale will have some damage/imperfection – either a twist, a break, a bend, or a repair. I REVEAL ANY/ALL IMPERFECTIONS on my items in the listings. Unfortunately for the buyer, not every dealer does this. I’m sure those sellers that don’t reveal this are not doing it intentionally, but rather from lack of experience/understanding and perception. Perhaps they believe these twists/bends/breaks add to the beauty? Whenever I purchase a pair I examine them up and down, inside and out, to assess the condition. Also, since these candlesticks are quite ornate, sometimes the repair is difficult to spot. Doe it really matter? Well, that’s up to you. But as I said, my intention is to reveal that information to you.One of the most common telltale sign of an imperfection from a bend/twist/repair is candlestick HEIGHT. Ideally, the lightweight Polish candlesticks should be very very close in height and differ by no more than one-half an inch. That difference could be attributed to slight bends in the legs, which is perfectly acceptable. Any height difference more than that, you really have to question the condition. So, be very observant of the pictures you’re viewing and compare the heights.Hallmarks/Markings: Most antique lightweight Polish candlesticks were hallmarked. Due to age and wear, it is not always easy to find the markings. Sometimes they are actually in the bottom of the bobaches where the candles go, and they get worn out easily. Once in awhile I come across a pair that I can’t find the markings and I am perplexed by that. I do not have an answer for that. Perhaps some day someone will enlighten me.Enhancements: Sometimes people have turned their candlesticks into functional electric lamps. Usually that entails drilling a hole down the center (into the top) and sometimes a hole on the base for a switch. Look for those signs. Does it detract from the beauty? Lessen the value? That is totally up to you.Enhancements to Repair: Sometimes a lightweight candlestick is damaged in a center point and what they do is they remove the entire center point from BOTH candlesticks, and then resolder them together. The end result is a candlestick that is missing some of its important original workmanship. I WILL REVEAL THIS TO YOU in the listing if it has occurred. My Personal Opinion on Condition: I really adore these candlesticks. I guess if we ever have an electric outage I’ll have plenty of places for candles J Personally, I enjoy my antique metalware in its original as-is, dirty condition. I’d rather my antique metalware have some original aged patina on it than look shiny and new. Oftentimes I don’t even attempt to repair or bend something back into shape since it could actually cause more damage then help if it’s not done right. My dad was an expert metalsmith, but unfortunately I don’t have his tools to do what he used to do. Of course, everything I just said is an INDIVIDUAL preference. You might like your metalware polished, and that’s fine with me. All of these candlesticks can be polished to a bright shine, if you like. Again – personal preference.
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They were made sometime around c1900.
They are made of brass, very lightweight, and in excellent condition. There are a few very minor dents that are hardly noticeable and expected of candlesticks of this construction and age. They were too mild to photograph and describe, so you can simply go on my liberal return policy and if you don't like them when you receive them y...ou may send them back for a full refund (less actual shipping costs). There are also some very subtle pattern differences that are very hard to discern unless you look very closely. I am sure you will be pleased as they are not a very common style and have a good maker behind them.
They stand a tall 13 1/4" high.
You can see scans of the Poland hallmarks below. This pair is made by SZKARLAT
READ MY WRITE-UP BELOW on candlesticks.
If you'd like, you can polish these up and they will look great. It's all a matter of taste !
Personally, I do not care about such minor things, and so I like to leave my antique metalware as-is.
NO holes, NO missing pieces, NO repairs.I encourage you to read my ABOUT ME pageby clicking HERE. You also might be interested in looking atmy auctions that ended recently that did not sell, by clicking HERE. SHIPPING (How and when you’re gonna get it):Where possible I will try tocombine multiple purchases into one shipment to save you on shippingcosts.Items shipped after paymentclearing MY bank. Please note that this is not a full-timeendeavor for me and I do have other responsibilities. I always tryto get these items shipped ASAP, but it might take a few days or perhapsas much as a WEEK OR TWO for me to get your item shipped out, depending upon manyfactors. If you have a specialsituation and you want the item shipped ASAP, please arrange that with me BEFOREyou bid or submit an offer for my acceptance. Please don’t hold me responsible for the shipping/carrier’sefficiency. I can only do what isin my control to get your treasure to you as soon as I possibly can.I do not charge anyhandling fees, nor do I charge for packing materials/supplies. Thecharge that I list for "shipping" is based upon many years' (since 1997)experience of selling on eBay, and my policy is to quote a fixed pricein order to keep it simple. I generally ship items via USPS PriorityMail, but unless specifically mentioned in the listing then it would be myoption to go for another method. If I know that I'm sending it toyou via Priority, then I'll probably indicate that in the listing.PAYMENT (You get the treasure, I get the moolah):Payments not receivedwithin 3 days from end of auction - buyer risks right to purchase andappropriate feedback. BIDDING:Bidders with either NET negativefeedback or a zero (0) rating must email me before bidding. I reserve theright to cancel your bid otherwise.Make sure you re-review theentire listing, including questions/answers, before placing your bid sincethe listing might have additional information added later which comes upat the very bottom of the listing. CONTACT(Communication is important):Don't hesitate to email me at SethOnEbay with any questions.
Somecomments on Antique POLISH CANDLESTICKS:Experience: I have been exposed to and have had an interest and attraction to antique Polish/Russian/European candlesticks for my entire life. I do know something about them, and would like to share some of that with you.Condition: The lightweight Warsaw Poland candlesticks are fragile. If you drop one on it’s leg, it will probably bend. When holding it in one hand to polish (clean), if you hold it with too strong of a grip, it can bend. I am of the opinion that most twists/breaks that occur are caused by this.Imperfections/Damage: Since they are so fragile, MANY of them that you see for sale will have some damage/imperfection – either a twist, a break, a bend, or a repair. I REVEAL ANY/ALL IMPERFECTIONS on my items in the listings. Unfortunately for the buyer, not every dealer does this. I’m sure those sellers that don’t reveal this are not doing it intentionally, but rather from lack of experience/understanding and perception. Perhaps they believe these twists/bends/breaks add to the beauty? Whenever I purchase a pair I examine them up and down, inside and out, to assess the condition. Also, since these candlesticks are quite ornate, sometimes the repair is difficult to spot. Doe it really matter? Well, that’s up to you. But as I said, my intention is to reveal that information to you.One of the most common telltale sign of an imperfection from a bend/twist/repair is candlestick HEIGHT. Ideally, the lightweight Polish candlesticks should be very very close in height and differ by no more than one-half an inch. That difference could be attributed to slight bends in the legs, which is perfectly acceptable. Any height difference more than that, you really have to question the condition. So, be very observant of the pictures you’re viewing and compare the heights.Hallmarks/Markings: Most antique lightweight Polish candlesticks were hallmarked. Due to age and wear, it is not always easy to find the markings. Sometimes they are actually in the bottom of the bobaches where the candles go, and they get worn out easily. Once in awhile I come across a pair that I can’t find the markings and I am perplexed by that. I do not have an answer for that. Perhaps some day someone will enlighten me.Enhancements: Sometimes people have turned their candlesticks into functional electric lamps. Usually that entails drilling a hole down the center (into the top) and sometimes a hole on the base for a switch. Look for those signs. Does it detract from the beauty? Lessen the value? That is totally up to you.Enhancements to Repair: Sometimes a lightweight candlestick is damaged in a center point and what they do is they remove the entire center point from BOTH candlesticks, and then resolder them together. The end result is a candlestick that is missing some of its important original workmanship. I WILL REVEAL THIS TO YOU in the listing if it has occurred. My Personal Opinion on Condition: I really adore these candlesticks. I guess if we ever have an electric outage I’ll have plenty of places for candles J Personally, I enjoy my antique metalware in its original as-is, dirty condition. I’d rather my antique metalware have some original aged patina on it than look shiny and new. Oftentimes I don’t even attempt to repair or bend something back into shape since it could actually cause more damage then help if it’s not done right. My dad was an expert metalsmith, but unfortunately I don’t have his tools to do what he used to do. Of course, everything I just said is an INDIVIDUAL preference. You might like your metalware polished, and that’s fine with me. All of these candlesticks can be polished to a bright shine, if you like. Again – personal preference.
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