Ideas for Repairing 19th Century Shabbat Candlesticks

Sorry for the poor picture. I didn't take it.

I recently purchased this pair of Norblin & Co. candlesticks made in Russian occupied Warsaw. They're galvanized silver plate, some of which has worn away. My main concern is that one of the 'petticoats' is loose, and I want to find a way to secure it to the base once more. As well, it looks like one of the candlesticks is slightly crooked. I'd love some tips on how to repair these affordably. I don't plan to sell them, but I want to restore them to their former glory.

This is what they should look like: http://www.russiansamovars.com/product_detail.php?ID=1137

 

good luck..!

 

can you bend one by hand..........carefully..?

 

I'll probably try that. I wonder if heating them would make them more malleable to bend...

 

Thank you! I've been looking for a pair for ages, so I'm happy that I finally own one (even if they're a bit damaged). I paid less than I would for a new pair of candlesticks, so I'm happy.

 

Not unless you get the temp up to about 1000 degrees Fahrenheit

 

Never heard of "galvanized" silver plate before. Can anyone explain what that means?

 

Err... this is what I found: https://www.galvanizing.org.uk/hot-dip-galvanizing/history-of-galvanizing/

So I think it's basically early electroplated silver...?

This was what I found on a site I looked at while researching the candlestick marks:

" The inscription "GALW" is the shortening of Polish word "GALWANIZACJA" ("GALVANIZATION") and refers to the method of silver deposition. "

 

Is there a nut underneath? They look like the kind that has a rod up the middle holding all the separate pieces together. If so then bending the rod
will be a lot easier.

 

Err, I'm not sure... I don't have them in front of me yet. They have a hole in the bottom.

 

Think there are too many flimsy bits to be one piece sticks. Either there is a rod or they all unscrew from each other with those flat bits being held in between.

 

Thank you. I'll check once I have them in my hands.

Sorry, I guess this thread was a bit premature...

 

I'd use bits of clear epoxy in the joints carefully applied with a toothpick. Have a paper towel ready to wipe off any on a visible area.

 

The one on the right looks like a few of my Christmas trees over the years!

With any luck, there's a bit of perspective distortion from the camera angle and position. Unless you have an 'undo' button, I'd probably not try and bend it.