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Pair Heavy Solid Brass Colonial Style Candlesticks From Virginia Metalcrafters
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A pair of vintage heavy solid brass colonial style candlesticks, made in Waynesboro, Virginia by Virginia MetalCrafters. The candlesticks are hand crafted, hand finished and of the highest quality. Each candlestick is marked on the bottom with the VMC insignia and the model number 3017. The candlesticks measure approximately 10 3/4 inches tall and the base measures 5 1/2 inches at its widest.
BIOGRAPHY OF MANUFACTURER
Virginia Metalcrafters (VM) was founded in 1895 as the W. J. Loth Stove Company of Waynesboro, Virginia. VM initially manufactured cast iron stoves and wood and coal heaters. In 1938 William Loth installed a brass foundry and Virginia Metalcrafters became the brand name of the company’s brass and iron giftware line. VM produced historic reproductions for The Smithsonian, Mount Vernon, Historical Charleston, Old Sturbridge Village, Colonial Williamsburg and Historical Newport, they became well known around the world for the fine quality of the items which they produced. 1940 marked the first use of the VM Betty Lamp hallmark on their products. When brass was once again available after World War II, production was resumed and their gift line was expanded. Charles Eckman bought the firm in 1953 and incorporated VM under the name Virginia Metalcrafters, Inc. In 1956 Virginia Metalcrafters acquired the Harvin Company of Baltimore, makers of fine brassware. VM moved in 1941 from its initial location in Waynesboro to an existing industrial complex built in 1925. The company expanded and occupied the complex until its closing in 2006.
- Creator:Virginia Metalcrafters (Maker)
- Dimensions:Height: 10.75 in (27.31 cm)Width: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)Depth: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:American Colonial (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:1975
- Condition:Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. Good vintage condition, there is fine scratching throughout, some deeper scratching and some slight discolorations. The discolored protective coating has been stripped them and they have been cleaned and polished, Candlesticks were not recoated.
- Seller Location:Doraville, GA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU7961235833862
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