Set of two vintage Art Deco candlestick holders, late 1930s-1950s, marked "Preisner / Sterling Weighted." Preisner Silver Company, Wallingford Ct. was in business 1935-1985.

The candle holders are 3" [7.7cm] tall; 3.1/4" 8.3cm] across at the base, a few small spots, and a little wear due to silver cleaning, very good condition.

Weighted sterling or weighted silver refers to items such as candlesticks, candy dishes, salt and pepper shakers, and trophies that have a heavy thick weighted foot or pedestal base, in order to keep them steady and not easy to topple over. Heavy materials, mostly other metals, are used in the base to give the item strength, stability, and heft.

Manufacturers of such weighted items are required to label them as "Weighted Sterling Silver" to ensure unwary consumers are not misled into believing the items are solely sterling silver, because solid sterling objects have value by weight.

Note:
Country restrictions may apply, the lesser expansive Priority or 1st Class shipping may not be available to all countries.

US: Priority (c.2-4 days) --------- $18.50
Canada: 1st Class (c 2-6 weeks) -- $26.50
World: 1st Class (c.2-8 weeks) --- $34.50