Item Report
Neoclassical Silver Plate Pedestal Display Stands (Pair)
By: Unknown
Style: Neoclassical Revival
Origin: United States or United Kingdom
Materials: Silver plate over brass or copper
Age: Circa 1920-1950
Condition: Very Good (surface tarnish, polish residue, minor base scratches typical of age)
Value: $60 – $120 (for the pair, at auction)
Maker's Marks / Writing: None visible in the provided image.
Date: 2025-06-15 16:53:02.036495
Description:
This is a pair of pedestal display stands or candle stands, crafted in a neoclassical design. The heavy stepped bases and clean lines are characteristic of early to mid-20th century neoclassical revival pieces. The surface appears to be silver plate over another metal, likely brass or copper, with visible tarnishing and polish residue on one piece. Such stands were commonly used to display small statuary, busts, urns, or occasionally as the base for candelabra or decorative objects.
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
These stands are decorative and robustly made, showing good lines and moderate wear/patina consistent with regular use and age. While not highly rare, they are attractive and practical for display purposes. No significant damage is visible beyond surface tarnish.
Individual Images:
- The image shows both stands in a side-by-side comparison
- highlighting one with more visible tarnishing and oxidation inside the upper recess
- suggesting genuine age and silver plate oxidation. The footed stepped base shows uniformly sharp edges. No warping or significant dents are visible
- indicating the pair has been well cared for.
Provenance:
No provenance documentation provided.
Condition:
Very Good (surface tarnish, polish residue, minor base scratches typical of age)
Identification Score: 90%
The shape, material, and construction suggest mid-20th-century neoclassical-style pedestal stands, commonly used for displaying art objects or candles. The heavy stepped design and silver plating are distinctive features.
Authenticity Score: 85%
Wear patterns, tarnishing, and construction details are correct for early to mid-20th-century silver plate items. They appear period authentic and not modern reproductions, but not much earlier than the stated range.
Image Memory Note
Pair of stepped neoclassical silver plate pedestals, heavy bases, most likely used for display of decorative objects or candles, with visible tarnish suggesting age.
Keywords
neoclassical, revival, silver plate, pedestal stand, display, pair, United States, United Kingdom, early 20th century
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