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C1860-1900 a Bronze Chamberstick
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C1860-1900 a Bronze Chamberstick

19th century
Description

Circa 1860-1900 an early Victorian bronze chamber stick in very good condition. It’s well made with good details throughout.

The candle holder measures 19cm across, 10cm wide and approximately 7.5cm in height and it has three little feet underneath.

It weighs approximately 353grams and has been lightly cleaned only.

Postage and packing for the UK mainland only is included in the price and for outside areas or abroad please contact us for a delivery quote.

Physical Dimensions
Height
8cm (3.15")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Declaration

Lancaster Antiques has dated this Antique Bronze Chamberstick Candleholder to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1048131
Dealers Internal Reference
1675
Description
Circa 1860-1900 an early Victorian bronze chamber stick in very good condition. It’s well made with good details throughout.

The candle holder measures 19cm across, 10cm wide and approximately 7.5cm in height and it has three little feet underneath.

fig 1. An antique cast bronze chamberstick featuring an extended handle, foliate relief tray, and a hexagonal candle socket.
fig 1. C1860-1900 a Bronze Chamberstick

It weighs approximately 353grams and has been lightly cleaned only.

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Postage and packing for the UK mainland only is included in the price and for outside areas or abroad please contact us for a delivery quote.
Lancaster Antiques
Height
8cm (3.15")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Date of Manufacture

Lancaster Antiques has dated this Antique Bronze Chamberstick Candleholder to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1048131
Dealers Internal Ref
1675
Lancaster Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2012
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An antique cast bronze chamberstick featuring an extended handle, foliate relief tray, and a hexagonal candle socket.
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Archive I An antique cast bronze chamberstick featuring an extended handle, foliate relief tray, and a hexagonal candle socket.

C1860-1900 A BRONZE CHAMBERSTICK

Archive II An antique cast bronze chamberstick featuring an extended handle, foliate relief tray, and a hexagonal candle socket. View II
Archive III An antique cast bronze chamberstick featuring an extended handle, foliate relief tray, and a hexagonal candle socket. View III
Archive IV An antique cast bronze chamberstick featuring an extended handle, foliate relief tray, and a hexagonal candle socket. View IV
Archive V An antique cast bronze chamberstick featuring an extended handle, foliate relief tray, and a hexagonal candle socket. View V
Archive VI An antique cast bronze chamberstick featuring an extended handle, foliate relief tray, and a hexagonal candle socket. View VI
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An antique cast bronze chamberstick featuring an extended handle, foliate relief tray, and a hexagonal candle socket.
C1860-1900 A BRONZE CHAMBERSTICK
Ref: SA1048131
An antique cast bronze chamberstick featuring an extended handle, foliate relief tray, and a hexagonal candle socket.
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FAQs

A chamberstick is a low, portable candleholder fitted with a side handle and a wide tray to catch wax drips. Popular during the 18th and 19th centuries, it was specifically designed to carry burning candles up unlit staircases into bedrooms at night.

Victorian chambersticks were predominantly cast in brass, bronze, copper, or silver plate. Cast bronze and brass allowed intricate decorative relief patterns, such as acanthus leaves and rococo scrolls, to be integrated directly into the tray and socket.

Authentic 19th-century chambersticks display natural age-related patina, slight asymmetry from sand-casting processes, and surface wear on the base. Look for hand-finished chasing details, visible assembly threads underneath, and appropriate weight for solid cast metal.

Position a bronze chamberstick on a stack of art books on a bedside table, console, or mantelpiece to add sculptural interest and warm metallic tone. It can be displayed alongside contemporary ceramics or glass to create an eclectic visual contrast.

Dust regularly with a soft, dry cloth and avoid harsh chemical cleaners or abrasive polishes that strip historic patina. To remove wax deposits, warm the metal gently with a hairdryer and wipe away softened residue using a tissue.
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