Pair of Antique Brass Handled w/ Blue Enamel Shields Candle Holder Urns
A pair of antique solid brass candle holders with ornate handles. Each one come in three pieces held by long rod screw. Both feature a unique blue enamel shield design in front. Measures 10.5" high x 4" diameter x 6" wide (handle to handle) and measures 5 pounds, 4 ounces.
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Good morning, Lisa
Thank you for using Mearto for your appraisal inquiry.
Based on the photographs and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
A pair of Renaissance Revival champleve enamel and brass urn-form candle holders
Probably Continental, late 19th/early 20th Century
The circular-section baluster bodies with tall scrolling foliate handles and inset with champleve enamel inverted teardrop panels over lotus petal incised leaves, raised on tall stepped octagonal-section feet.
10 1/2 inches high, 6 inches width across handles, diameter 4 inche
CONDITION: not examined in person but appear to be in good condition, commensurate to age.
PROVENANCE: acquired at Horchow in 2002
$ 150-250*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
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Lisa,
Were these candle holders acquired at Horchow's as well? I am happy to provide auction comparables for any item I've appraised to give you greater peace of mind.
Thanks to advise,
Delia
Yes they were. In 2002 as well. We are a business who sells online on several platforms globally and sometimes we need to reach out for appraisals to get a better idea on the item and make sure we are pricing accurately.
Understood and I'll amend this, though the auction pricing is still in line with current auction results. There are different types of appraisals - Mearto ONLY offers fair-market appraisals, which are typically 1/2- 1/4 the values of insurance or retail replacement values.
Thank you Delia. Would you like for me to scan in what I have from Horchow? If so, where can I email it?
You'd need to attach it here as a photo document but I don't need it and am happy to take your word for it.
What another disappointment!!! Should have just used Horchow's info for Delia with Mearto once again gave us nothing more than what we already stated. Wow! It appears this company is not very familiar with antiques and think we should be reimbursed for the two appraisals done by Delia that we submitted.