{"product_id":"italian-800-silver-3-light-candelabrum-28-vc-vercelli-c1950s-vintage","title":"Italian 800 Silver 3 Light Candelabrum 28 VC Vercelli C1950s Vintage","description":"\u003cp\u003e Details\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eItem: Three-Light Candelabrum \/ Candle Holder\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrigin: Italy\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRegion: Vercelli, Piedmont\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEra: c.1950s\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStyle: Rococo Revival\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaterial: 800 Silver with black base\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSilver Fineness: 800\/1000\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHallmarks: 800 \/ 28 VC\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaker: Registered Vercelli silversmith No. 28 – maker’s identity currently unrecorded\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHeight: Approx. 20 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWidth: Approx. 23 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSilver Component Weight: Approx. 136 g, excluding black base and steel fixing screw\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConfiguration: Three candle sconces with scrolling arms\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConstruction: Hollow formed silver body mounted to a separate black base\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eMini Story or Hook\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn elegant piece of mid-century Italian silverwork, this three-light candelabrum combines traditional Rococo Revival styling with the craftsmanship of the Vercelli silversmithing tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe candelabrum features scrolling branches, shaped candle sconces, a baluster-form central stem and an ornate shaped base, creating an impressive decorative piece despite its relatively compact proportions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is clearly struck “800”, confirming 800\/1000 silver, together with the Italian registered silversmith mark “28 VC”. The letters VC identify Vercelli, while 28 represents the registered silversmith or workshop number.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePublished Italian hallmark records place 28 VC around 1953–1954, although the name of the registered maker is presently listed as unavailable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eA particularly interesting piece for collectors of Italian silver, European decorative arts and vintage tableware.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition: Good vintage condition – see detailed notes below.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a genuine vintage Italian 800 silver candelabrum showing appropriate signs of age and use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Silver retains an attractive aged patina with tarnishing and surface marks consistent with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* All three scrolling arms and candle sconces are present.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Decorative relief remains well defined.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Hallmarks “800” and “28 VC” remain clearly visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Hollow silver body is mounted to a separate black base using a central steel fixing screw.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* The silver component has been weighed separately at approximately 136 grams, excluding the black base and fixing screw.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* The 136 g figure is the gross weight of the 800-grade silver component and does not represent 136 g of pure silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* No aggressive polishing has been undertaken, preserving the character and patina of the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease review all photographs carefully for the exact condition and appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e📸 The photos form part of the description – please examine them closely.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePostage \u0026amp; Handling\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e📦 All items are carefully wrapped and packaged to ensure they arrive safely at their new forever home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCombined postage available – contact us before purchasing for a revised invoice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eInternational shipping available on request – please message for a quote.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eNeed to Know More?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eHave questions or need more photos? 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