These hallmarks identify the candlesticks as handcrafted reproduction pewterware made in Brazil by John Somers (or his son Gregory Somers), produced between the late 1960s and early 2000s.
A heavy pair of pewter candlesticks with bulbous bases and baluster stems, from The Seraph Heritage Designs collection. Marked 1768 with touch marks under the base. Classic colonial style for a mantel or dining table.
These are sold individually not as a set.
What the Marks Mean
• "1768" Stamp. This is a stylistic or model date rather than the year of manufacture. The Somers workshop specialized in creating museum-quality replicas of 18th-century Colonial and European pewter.
• "BRAZIL" Cartouche. Indicates the country of origin. British-born pewterer John Somers established his workshop in São João del Rei, Minas Gerais, Brazil, in 1968.
• Angel / Gabriel Blowing a Horn. This is the signature touchmark used by the Somers workshop. Pieces made by John Somers typically carry JS initials alongside the angel, while later pieces made by his son carry GS or Gregory Somers.
• "The Seraph / Heritage Designs" Sticker. This is a vintage retail tag from an American Colonial reproduction and home decor retailer that imported and sold Somers pewter pieces.
These hallmarks identify the candlesticks as handcrafted reproduction pewterware made in Brazil by John Somers (or his son Gregory Somers), produced between the late 1960s and early 2000s.
A heavy pair of pewter candlesticks with bulbous bases and baluster stems, from The Seraph Heritage Designs collection. Marked 1768 with touch marks under the base. Classic colonial style for a mantel or dining table.
These are sold individually not as a set.
What the Marks Mean
• "1768" Stamp. This is a stylistic or model date rather than the year of manufacture. The Somers workshop specialized in creating museum-quality replicas of 18th-century Colonial and European pewter.
• "BRAZIL" Cartouche. Indicates the country of origin. British-born pewterer John Somers established his workshop in São João del Rei, Minas Gerais, Brazil, in 1968.
• Angel / Gabriel Blowing a Horn. This is the signature touchmark used by the Somers workshop. Pieces made by John Somers typically carry JS initials alongside the angel, while later pieces made by his son carry GS or Gregory Somers.
• "The Seraph / Heritage Designs" Sticker. This is a vintage retail tag from an American Colonial reproduction and home decor retailer that imported and sold Somers pewter pieces.