thrift store find

[jamus]

Hi everybody! I haven't posted in awhile. Mostly because we have three feet of snow right now so i can't dig.
I went my local thrift store the other day and looked through the glasswares section.
I didn't find any good bottles but i found this beautiful candle holder for 6 dollars. It's made of plated silver
and cut glass. The top and the base both unscrew from the glass part. the lettering Stamped into the base
reads " Eureka Silver co. Quadruple Plate". Should i polish it up or does it have a patina or something?
I think there's some damage to the plating but i bought it anyway because of the nice looking glass. I also liked how the
whole thing kind of looked like a flower. I tried to reasearch the company but came up with nothing.
Can anyone help me with the date, company history ect.? Happy holidays! ( if you still consider it the holidays)
here's some pics:

 

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base:

 

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bottom of base:

 

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top and middle:

 

[Beebs]

Jamus,
I found this web site which might be of some help to you. http://www.silvercollection.it/AMERICANSILVERPLATEMARKSE.html
Eureka Mfg. Co. - Taunton, MA
active 1950' - 1960'
I believe it is the same company. I hope it helps you.... Happy hunting & Digging...Beebs []

 

[jamus]

Thanks for the reply. Not quite as old as I had hoped, but I still like it anyway. I'm glad I didn't pay too much for it. I didn't know they still cut glass durring the 50's and 60's. I guess I'll polish it up and post an after picture. Thanks again for the link.

Jamus

 

[Beebs]

Hi Jamus,
No problem, I hope it helped you out. I thouhgt it was older as well. But hey it was a nice find & it's very unique. Have a great new year & happy digging when the snow melts...Beebs []