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Wednesday, May 14, 2014
This pair of candelabra was an estate sale purchase many years ago. One of them was broken with the stem having come apart. The owner has had it repaired professionally, and the repair is hardly noticeable. At present he is thinking of having the pair re-plated, and asks if it is correct to reHenry Lane silver. He has Hull been unable to find any hallmark on either piece. We have here a fine pair of English Sheffield candelabra, dating from the mid-nineteenth century. From the photograph the repair is not apparent, and the overall design of the stems and arms is excellent. Sheffield is a form of silver plate applied to a copper base. If polished the silver would shine, but the copper base areas that have worn through would as well. Silver-plating would make a nice finish, but it would be eliminating all vestiges of the original silver finish. In a case such as this one, I recommend going with what will satisfy the owner in displaying the pieces at home. If the finish is
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annoying in its current condition, then proceed to re-silver. If that is the course chosen, remember that the new finish ultimately also will tarnish and be subject to rubbing off with regular polishing. From a cost perspective, re-plating will be expensive, and will not add as much to the value as what the cost of the work will be. Personally, I would polish, and enjoy the mixed silver and copper appearance, knowing that each time that I polish them more of the copper base will show. As is the pair is worth $250; if a hallmark could be found the value could increase exponentially. Henry Lane Hull and his wife Lisa operate Commonwealth Antiques and Appraisals, Inc. at 5150 Jessie duPont Hwy. in Wicomico Church, VA. Write to him at P. O. Box 35, Wicomico Church, VA 22579 or e-mail questions to henrylanehull@ commonwealthantiques.com. Happy Antiquing!
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A Little Night’s Music By Patty Kelly Long, Westmoreland County Public Schools A full house of music lovers was present when the Montross Middle School presented its annual Spring Concert on May 1, 2014. Three bands, 6th Grade Beginning Band, 8th Grade Jazz Combo, and the 7th & 8th Grade Concert Band, dazzled the crowd with old standard favorites and tuneful marches. The sixth grand band started the festivities with the Knightsbridge March, a tuneful piece which features each section of the band. Creative percussion effects were in full force with the Dance of the Jabberwocky based on the Lewis Caroll’s gibberish poem, Jabberwocky. The students finished their set with the sounds of a spy mission as they parlayed the tune Midnight Mission against the backdrop of a ticking clock. It was all about show tunes when the 8th Grade Jazz Combo blasted forth the James Bond, Mission Impossible, and Pink Panther themes. Starting with the theme music, First
Impressions, the Jazz Combo had the crowd cheering after each selection. The 7th and 8th Grade Concert Band closed the evening’s music fest by combining for four concert pieces. Setting the tone with the Golden Eagle March and continuing with the magical As the Eagle Flies, the students showed their competency and musical progress with the deeply emotional piece, In the Shining of Stars. The band closed the program with the dramatic Rites of Tamburo, which had the upper woodwinds
playing memorable “riffs” while the brass and percussion added exciting hits throughout the piece. The dramatic crescendo brought the audience to their feet as the room exploded into a standing ovation for the students. The bands were expertly and lovingly led by maestro Rob Wright. Congratulations to all the participating students who have represented Westmoreland County Public Schools in their musical performances.
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Countryside Spring Charm From left, First Sgt. Greg Keyser and Senior Deputy Darrell Johnson of the Westmoreland County Sheriff’s Office proudly display Westmoreland County’s new Stratetgic Response Team vehicle. The vehicle, a former military surplus MRAP, was obtained for the sheriff’s office from the military at a cost of “zero dollars to the county taxpayers,” according to Keyser.
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