Antique. United States Navy. Pair Of Silver Plated Candlesticks. Electric Lamps. For Sale

A PAIR - SILVER PLATED US NAVY CANDLESTICKS WITH STYLIZED USN MONOGRAM - 1880s to 1890s and Great White Fleet Era.

A pair of US Navy silver plated tabletop candlesticks used in an officers mess measuring 9.5\" x 5.25\" each weighing almost 4lbs each. They are large and bottom heavy with a low center of gravity so as to prevent sliding and tipping over during rough seas. Note the stylized initials USN and Anchor as the insignia which was commonly found from the Civil War 1860\'s thru to the early/mid 1890\'s.

These US Navy candlesticks were certainly used for candles prior to their conversion to electricity. This would have been shortly after the US Navy first introduced electricity aboard its ships beginning in 1893 and tested on the USS Trenton. These candlesticks are unmarked insofar as manufacturer which inhibits being able to specifically date the pieces. This is the first pair of two that I have for sale. Please see my other listings. If you are interested in all 4 we could work out a deal please ask.