A pair of American sterling  silver candlesticks by  GORHAM, USA, CIRCA 1902 - WITH DATE MARK AS SHOWN  also struck STERLING A8510. Each on an oval fluted base with beaded rim rising to a fluted tapering stem  the vase-shaped partly fluted socket with a detachable nozzle, beaded rims, hallmarked as shown.  I don't know why but it seems the Gorham marks are scratched out on the set. Approximately 12' in height. Marked on reverse as shown.