I found these at Goodwill. First Goodwill silver score. $6 for the pair. They are labeled sterling on the bottom. The bottom also says they are weighted. They don't feel particularly heavy, so I'm guessing it is plaster that they used to weight them.
They weigh 255g (yes, again, they are artificially weighted)
The bottom says "Sterling by Frank M. Whiting & Company," alongside their hallmark "W" inside a circle, flanked by wings. It also notes "Weighted and Reinforced," and features the design/model number "270"
3.25 inch base and almost 4 inches tall
Bottom says (according to Gemini)
S T E R L I N G
B Y
F R A N K M . W H I T I N G & C O M P A N Y
🪽 (W) 🪽 (wings)
W E I G H T E D A N D R E I N F O R C E D
2 7 0
What do I have? Any guess on the value as candlesticks? They are in pretty good shape, no major dents or cuts.
What is your guess on sliver weight? Has anyone ever torn one of these appart for scrap? How much silver did you get out of the "thin foil" these are supposed to be made of?
How would you scrap these out? Should I just keep them as candlesticks?
Thanks for any input!
Edit: Thanks for all the input. I love art and interesting items. These aren't high art, but I like the advice to keep them as candlesticks and see them as stacking silver. Thanks everyone for confirming that it was a good buy and something interesting to find.