Mike: As a White, I would love to have them! <G> As somewhat of an artist doing some oil paintings, mostly landscape, and what I know about it, I would think that Wm White CRAFTED those in 1619. If you ever trace your wife's grandmother back to a Wm White, be sure to let us on the list know which Wm!! Very interesting! Jean White McCoy mccoy@gvtc.com Shovel93in@aol.com wrote: > I have a strange request and hope someone might help. My wife's grandmother > was married in 1918 and as a wedding gift she received from her grandmother a > pair of Copper/Brass Candlesticks. They were supposed to have been in the > family along time. What makes these more important is that they have stamped > on the bases; William White 1619. Now as inexperienced as I am, I don't know > if this was a company or an ancestor that made these and is this the date > that they were made? If anyone has a clue please let me know. > Mike