Stunning Antique William Rogers New York Candelabra Silver Plate 12.75 T Footed This is a three-light silver-plated candelabra featuring an ornate Rococo revival design with scrollwork, chased floral motifs, and a central socket flanked by two scrolling arms. It stands upon an elaborately cast footed base marked by curved legs and relief detailing. This is an antique silverplated candelabra base stamped with the maker hallmark featuring the letters WR, the text NEW YORK QUADRUPLE, and the pattern number 701. The metal surface exhibits scratches and minor oxidation consistent with age and use. The candelabra displays minor tarnishing and light surface wear consistent with age and polishing, but retains its structural integrity and overall silver sheen. Quadruple plate candelabras of this style were widely produced in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries by various American silver and metal manufacturing companies, drawing inspiration from European baroque and rococo aesthetics. Manufacturers such as the Wilcox Silver Plate Co or similar New York silversmiths utilized electroplating techniques to create luxurious household items for the burgeoning middle and upper classes. Today, these decorative lighting pieces are collected for their Victorian charm and ability to serve as striking tablescapes.
