{"product_id":"towle-6020-sterling-candlesticks","title":"Towle 6020 Sterling Candlesticks Pair, Chippendale Style","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis pair of Towle 6020 sterling candlesticks has a short trumpet form with weighted and reinforced construction and raised decorative borders around the circular bases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth candlesticks show significant dark tarnish, surface oxidation, and visible surface wear, while Pam reports no dents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe floral and acanthus scroll borders give the pair a Chippendale inspired look suited to a traditional dining table, mantel, or sterling silver collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-home-decor\" title=\" Pair of short trumpet candlesticks\"\u003e Pair of short trumpet candlesticks\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sterling silver weighted candlesticks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid 20th century, approximately 1950s to 1970s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sterling silver outer shell with weighted and reinforced interior construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver with dark grey and black tarnish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker and Mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e Towle. Bases marked TOWLE STERLING, WEIGHTED \u0026amp; REINFORCED, 6020\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern or Model:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6020\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Short trumpet form with Chippendale inspired floral, scroll, and acanthus leaf relief\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each approximately 4 inches tall, 3 3\/4 inches in diameter at the base, and 1 3\/4 inches in diameter at the candle holder. Product weight 1 pound 5 ounces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Matching pair with weighted and reinforced construction and raised decorative base borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Grade: Good\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGraded Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e Both candlesticks are complete and usable with clear signs of age and surface wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe matching bases retain crisp raised floral, scroll, and acanthus leaf decoration around the borders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe TOWLE STERLING, WEIGHTED \u0026amp; REINFORCED, and 6020 marks remain readable on the undersides.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePam reports no dents, and the photos show both candlesticks standing upright with their overall forms intact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoth candlesticks have significant tarnish and oxidation, including dark grey and black areas across the cups, stems, bases, and decorative borders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSurface scratching, rubbing, and uneven areas of tarnish are visible throughout both pieces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe undersides show scratches, darkened areas, and general surface wear around the bases.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe candle cups show dark tarnish and residue around the rims and interiors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Grade Key\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNear Fine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Close to new. Any flaw is small and named above.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light use. Every flaw is named above, and none of them get in the way of reading or display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete and usable, with clear signs of use. Every flaw is named above.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFair:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavy wear or damage, named above. A reading or working copy, not a display piece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector's Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTowle marked these candlesticks with both the sterling designation and the weighted and reinforced construction wording. Those underside marks give a collector direct identification without relying on the decorative style alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe compact proportions make them easy to use as a pair without taking over a tabletop setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/pages\/shipping-policy\"\u003ePhoto-verified condition\u003c\/a\u003e, no surprises\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePacked with care. Glass and fragile pieces get extra cushioning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips in 2 business days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping on $35+ (U.S. only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisclaimer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. Photos show the exact condition of each piece, please review them carefully, as they are part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI do my best to capture colors accurately, but your monitor or device screen may display colors slightly differently from the actual item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese pieces come from estate collections and have been surface cleaned. 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