Help identify my Antique Candle Holder

https://youtu.be/P5AL475G4Gw ^

[big bad easter bunny]

No, this is quite different, my Dad lived in Malaya the early 60’s

[big bad easter bunny]

My Dad also lived in Hong Kong in the 60’s as well.

[nopardons]

I've never seen plate have a hallmark; though some plate does have the name of the maker on it. And though not distinct, the mark on the base looks like a hallmark, but it is hard to tell exactly what it once said.

If it's a marriage, yes, it could be bakelite;however, nobody would have used glue made from horses on bakelite.Lightly tapping it, might tell if it is wood or another substance.

[Hot Tabasco]

If that's indeed silver, it's only worth the current price of silver. But you'll only receive half if you decided to sell it to a metals broker.......

Just because it looks old and intricate, doesn't mean it has any value........

[nopardons]

The design is acanthus leaves ( sort of of), so IF it is Indian, it was made for the European/Brit trade.

[samiam5]

Colonel Mustard in the Library!

[Harmless Teddy Bear]

Lots of silver was made in Hong Kong.

First one looks the closest to anything I can find.

Which would make it Chinese export silver.

Best of luck.

[Bookshelf]

The moment I saw it I thought it was nineteen twenties or thirties, and European or American. I collect orientalia and have never seen anything like it from the Orient.

[lastchance]

Yes. Indian silver of the colonial period (Anglo-Indian) often did have such designs and as you stated were likely made for export.

[lastchance]

There are hallmarks for silver plate.

[nopardons]

I think that we’ve helped to narrow down what this is and from more or less what era; but...as to worth/value, that’s out of my expertise. Do YOU know?

[nopardons]

Not on sileverware, that I know of; are they on serving and/or ornamental pieces?

[lastchance]

I have seen it on teapots and other such wares.

[Candor7]

If that is so , what you have is a Japanese Candle holder with the wood laquered in “Urushi”, the sap from a white Sumac tree ( which is poisonous BTW...pronounced “oorooshee”).

But such laquer ware is made throughout asia. I have many Japanese bows whichi are coated with urushi.Itcan bend with the bow without cracking.

You should find out if it really is urushi.That could lead you to theorogin of the piece.Every Asian country has a dfferent style and tint to its urushi work.

[lastchance]

I would not be comfortable giving a value. If it is silver you have that value and you have the antique value. There is also a value that collectors of Anglo-Indian (if it is that) silver would put on it. In most antiques condition counts for a lot. I don’t know whether that is true of such pieces.

It certainly would fit just about any decor which is an advantage.

[nopardons]

I haven’t, but I’ll take your word for that, since I am most familiar with piece ( of all kinds ) of sterling; from many different centuries.

[nopardons]

Yes, as with all collectable, condition ( also provenance ) makes a big difference.

It could go with any decor, which is a plus.

I only asked you if you could sort of place a value on it, since 1) I have NO idea 2) I'm really not familiar with Asian artifact of silver.

[Zack Attack]

“Unfortunately the only marking is the one on the front of the base.”

Often export markings may include the maker’s mark, 90 would be purity signifying sterling and often a third mark if done by an apprentice or something.

Also don’t rule out Native American origin and often the markings on these could more difficult to identify but I have seen some beautiful pieces but I can’t see enough detail from video to recognize anything.

Best of luck

[lastchance]

I know very little about the value of antique silver beyond comparing what similar pieces have sold for. Even then there are other factors that impact piece actual value.

I have had items appraised by Dr. Lori. I’ve been pleased with the results. Her website is drloriv.com she has several options for getting an appraisal.

I usually get a response within 10 days but you can pay extra for an earlier response.

[nopardons]

I've inherited most of my sterling and shan't be selling any of it, so I really only know what the few pieces I've bought cost and that was a long time ago.I use plate as every day implements, but haven't bought any of that in decades, so I'm not up on prices.

But thanks for all the info and contact name!