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Pair of Sterling Silver Gorham Mid-Century Candelabra by Donald Colflesh "Circa 70"

Rare find. This design was created in 1958 and introduced in 1960.

The three branches of flaring form with central ebony finial, on three angled ebony feet, marked under base Gorham Sterling, numbered and with date symbol. Designed by the American Donald Colflesh in 1958 and introduced by Gorham in 1960. The design was influenced by "Sputnik" and the ambitions of Americans to go the moon -"the upward look to space". Donald H. Colflesh designed "Circa '70" for Gorham. Colflesh, who was from Cleveland and a graduate of Pratt Institute, was strongly influenced by his teacher, studio silversmith Frederick A. Miller.

An example of this design can be found in the book “Modernism in American Silver” by Jewel Stern. 2005 p. 258

Made of Sterling Silver and Ebony. Made in the U.S.A.