Antique Silver Chamberstick

This small silver chamberstick, though of uncertain origin, is very much in the style of the early part of the eighteenth century. It has a pleasingly simple form, The reeded octagonal base is centered by the candlestick proper and has an applied ring handle. It is crested with a Lion among billowing clouds (waves?) . It bears only one mark 2.17, presumably this is some kind of ancient weight.. With our scale it weighs 92 grams It was bought in Nova Scotia
It is a very elegant piece, well designed and carefully made. Chambersticks were used for hundreds of years and exist in many styles
We have not located anothe example iof this type.

Diameter 3.5"

Height 2"

D2092

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