Antique early 20th century two sconce candle holder by Angora silver plate.
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Lovely small two candle holder, probably used for small candles to show the way to bed etc lovely details with some minor age related wear.
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10 cm wide
10 cm tall
8 cm round at base
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The Angora Silver Plate Co. Ltd. was a British manufacturer of silver-plated goods founded in 1919. They were primarily based in Birmingham, a major center for electroplate production in the West Midlands.
History of the Company
Founding and Registration: The company was established in 1919. They registered their maker's mark, "A.S.P. Co." within an oblong punch, with the Birmingham Assay Office in July 1921. A similar mark was later entered with the Sheffield Assay Office.
Wartime Production: During World War II, government orders limited flatware production to Sheffield only, and many Birmingham factories were converted to support the war effort.
Post-War Operations: After the war ended, the Angora Silver Plate Co. Ltd. was one of the few notable firms, alongside companies like Elkington & Co. and Arthur Price & Co., to resume manufacturing silver flatware in Birmingham.
Later History: Information on Grace's Guide, a leading source for British industrial history, lists an entry for the company from October 1963, suggesting they were active at least until that time.
Context within Silver Plating History
The Angora Silver Plate Co. operated during the era of commercial electroplating, a process developed in the 1840s by John Wright and George Elkington that became the dominant method for producing silver-plated items. This made "silver" style items more widely available as a more affordable alternative to solid silver. Items made by the electroplating process often carry marks like "EPNS" (Electro-Plated Nickel Silver) or "A1" rather than the specific hallmarks of solid sterling silver.
