A PAIR OF AMERICAN SILVER ATHENIC-PATTERN SEVEN-LIGHT CANDELABRA FROM THE 1904 ST. LOUIS WORLD'S FAIR

MARK OF GORHAM MFG. CO., PROVIDENCE, CIRCA 1904

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A PAIR OF AMERICAN SILVER ATHENIC-PATTERN SEVEN-LIGHT CANDELABRA FROM THE 1904 ST. LOUIS WORLD'S FAIR
MARK OF GORHAM MFG. CO., PROVIDENCE, CIRCA 1904
Each openwork organic stem supporting a central floriform holder and issuing six leaf-capped curved arms, all with sockets and detachable wax pans, on a tripod footed base, marked under base and wax pans A3357, also with St. Louis Fair mark
19 ½ in. (49.5 cm.) high; 178 oz. 10 dwt. (5,566 gr.)

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These candelabra formed part of the Athenic line of Art Nouveau silver that was exhibited at the 1904 St. Louis Louisiana Purchase Exposition. Gorham presented both Martele and Athenic silver at the fair, which was America’s introduction to Art Nouveau.
One candelabrum is illustrated in The Gorham Co. Exhibit 1904 catalogue. The candelabra are marked with S superimposed with L for St. Louis to denote their significance as pieces exhibited at the Fair.

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