2 (Pair) Of LARGE Antique Candelabra W. T &S William Tonsk, England 1800 ' S
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:27015 | Country/Region of Origin: England |
| Style: Classic | Age: 1800's |
| Original/Reproduction: Original | Weight: 8 lb |
| Maker: William Tonsk | Type: Candelabra |
| Color: Gold |
For Sale is a fabulous PAIR (2 ) of Classic Antique Gilded Brass Candelabra (Candle Holders) by William Tonks & Sons Co. made between 1860 and 1890's in Birmingham, England.
These Candelabra are Museum-Quality Antiques, they are large and heavy. Both are marked with the Antique version of the company Mark - W.T & S and Eight-Pointed '"Sun" Trade Mark showing two Eyes and a Mouth with the Face inside. This particular Mark (Sun with the Face) has ONLY been used betwe...en 1860 & 1899. Starting from 1900 the mark changed, the "face" inside the Sun was no longer used. You can read more info on this website: http://www.oldcopper.org/tonks.htm
The Candelabra were purchased at an Auction in London in 1970-th for 2, 000 British Pound Sterling. These magnificent Candle Holders are completely HAND-MADE of SOLID BRASS with beautiful Gilding. I was told they belonged to an English Estate and was promised to receive a written story later, but I moved from Europe to the US and lost contact with the Auction.
The Candelabra is marked: W.7 & S and Eight-Pointed Sun with the Face inside.
SIZE: about 12 1/4" tall and 9" at the widest point.
BASE SIZE: approximately 5" x 5"
WEIGHT each - just under 4 Lb
TOTAL WEIGHT for 2 - approx. 8 Lb.
Please see Photos, they are part of the description. I can send you more photos if you are interested in specific details. Your questions are welcome.
MY HOME is SMOKE & PET FREE
SHIPPING will be via USPS with Insurance and Signature Confirmation. I could also use Fedex Shipping to see if it would cost less. If I overcharged you by more than $1, I'll REFUND the Difference via PayPal.
This info is from USPS site as of December 2018
Priority Mail®= $31.80
Insurance = $11.75
Adult Signature Required = $6.10
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Label Total= $49.65
THANK YOU FOR CHECKING my STORE!
These Candelabra are Museum-Quality Antiques, they are large and heavy. Both are marked with the Antique version of the company Mark - W.T & S and Eight-Pointed '"Sun" Trade Mark showing two Eyes and a Mouth with the Face inside. This particular Mark (Sun with the Face) has ONLY been used betwe...en 1860 & 1899. Starting from 1900 the mark changed, the "face" inside the Sun was no longer used. You can read more info on this website: http://www.oldcopper.org/tonks.htm
The Candelabra were purchased at an Auction in London in 1970-th for 2, 000 British Pound Sterling. These magnificent Candle Holders are completely HAND-MADE of SOLID BRASS with beautiful Gilding. I was told they belonged to an English Estate and was promised to receive a written story later, but I moved from Europe to the US and lost contact with the Auction.
The Candelabra is marked: W.7 & S and Eight-Pointed Sun with the Face inside.
SIZE: about 12 1/4" tall and 9" at the widest point.
BASE SIZE: approximately 5" x 5"
WEIGHT each - just under 4 Lb
TOTAL WEIGHT for 2 - approx. 8 Lb.
Please see Photos, they are part of the description. I can send you more photos if you are interested in specific details. Your questions are welcome.
MY HOME is SMOKE & PET FREE
SHIPPING will be via USPS with Insurance and Signature Confirmation. I could also use Fedex Shipping to see if it would cost less. If I overcharged you by more than $1, I'll REFUND the Difference via PayPal.
This info is from USPS site as of December 2018
Priority Mail®= $31.80
Insurance = $11.75
Adult Signature Required = $6.10
=========================
Label Total= $49.65
THANK YOU FOR CHECKING my STORE!
