What is the value of an 8" candleholder 8 oz. sterling silver with "mayflower" inscription on the back?"

The name Mayflower could mean different things........

Sometimes it refers to sterling silver made in the town of ... Mayflower.

Lets start by trying to identify the markings on you piece. Go to the links and sites listed below to try to do that.

Sterling Silver Markings below;

http://www.valentine.com/webmkt.valent/s...

http://www.onlinesterling.com/helpfulhin...

http://www.925-1000.com/links.html

http://www.tace.com/discussions/read_ful...

http://magazines.ivillage.com/countryliv...

http://www.chancerylane.com/silverframe....

http://www.replacements.com/silver/manu/...

Sites that have some sterling silver for sale to browse through to see if you might locate it;

http://www.aspireauctions.com/auction70/...

http://www.dargate.com/253_auction/253_i...

http://search.rubylane.com/search/,id=72...

http://www.ogallerie.com/auctions/2006-0...

http://ca.search.yahoo.com/search?p=cand...

Now try to do one of the following things;

You can get appraisals and information on line if you can't go in person.

Once you get a photo of your Sterling Silver Candle Stick.

Go to and upload a picture for free at http://www.flickr.com/ site or at http://ww.photobucket.com/.

Then post it at any of the following sites for the Appraisal and Information/help.

http://www3.sympatico.ca/appraisers/....... for sure for free

http://www.squeagle.com/

http://www.findartinfo.com/

http://www.antiqueappraisals.net/..........

For Fine Art; like paintings and sculptures and high end collectable pieces;

http://www.christies.com/appraisals_valu... One of The Best

http://www.sothebys.com/ As this one is

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/igavel........

http://www.vwart.com/

If you have the time, you could also go to your local library and select a few different books. There are several available and you'll be able to compare information and prices



Hope this helps,

Cheers!