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Delightful Victorian Silver Chamberstick by William Comyns, London 1891
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Delightful Victorian Silver Chamberstick by William Comyns, London 1891

19th century
Sold 10 December 2025 · Julie Cartwright Antiques
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Description

This exquisite and small to medium sized Victorian sterling silver chamberstick bears the marks of the celebrated William Comyns and is dated London 1891. The wrythen circular tray with central column and detachable hallmarked cone shaped snuffer. The loop handle with thumbpiece.

The tray engraved with vacant cartouche. Both snuffer and tray with matching hallmarks.

Hallmarks:

WC for William Comyns.

Lion Passant.

Birmingham Assay Mark.

Date letter "Q" for 1891.

Condition:

Very good.

Dimensions:

Height up to sconce: 5cm / 2 inches.

Diameter: 10cm / 4 inches.

Total Length: 12cm / 5 inches.

Weight: 89 g / 3 oz.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £9 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: £20 International Signed For.

Postage USA (including US import duties): £45.00

You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.

To pay by PAYPAL please add P&P and click on button below.

To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585.

Physical Dimensions
Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Chamberstick to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1184273
Dealers Internal Reference
DEC91
Description
This exquisite and small to medium sized Victorian sterling silver chamberstick bears the marks of the celebrated William Comyns and is dated London 1891. The wrythen circular tray with central column and detachable hallmarked cone shaped snuffer. The loop handle with thumbpiece.
fig 1. An ornate Victorian sterling silver chamberstick with a matching conical snuffer and ring handle rests against a neutral background.
fig 1. Delightful Victorian Silver Chamberstick by William Comyns, London 1891

The tray engraved with vacant cartouche. Both snuffer and tray with matching hallmarks.

Hallmarks:

WC for William Comyns.

Lion Passant.

Birmingham Assay Mark.

Date letter "Q" for 1891.

Condition:

Very good.

Dimensions:

fig 2. An ornate Victorian sterling silver chamberstick with a matching conical snuffer and ring handle rests against a neutral background.
fig 2. Delightful Victorian Silver Chamberstick by William Comyns, London 1891

Height up to sconce: 5cm / 2 inches.

Diameter: 10cm / 4 inches.

Total Length: 12cm / 5 inches.

Weight: 89 g / 3 oz.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £9 Special Delivery Next day.

fig 3. An ornate Victorian sterling silver chamberstick with a matching conical snuffer and ring handle rests against a neutral background.
fig 3. Delightful Victorian Silver Chamberstick by William Comyns, London 1891

Postage overseas: £20 International Signed For.

Postage USA (including US import duties): £45.00

You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.

To pay by PAYPAL please add P&P and click on button below.

To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585.

Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Chamberstick to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1184273
Dealers Internal Ref
DEC91
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
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Archive I An ornate Victorian sterling silver chamberstick with a matching conical snuffer and ring handle rests against a neutral background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Delightful Victorian Silver Chamberstick by William Comyns, London 1891

Archive II An ornate Victorian sterling silver chamberstick with a matching conical snuffer and ring handle rests against a neutral background. View II
Archive III An ornate Victorian sterling silver chamberstick with a matching conical snuffer and ring handle rests against a neutral background. View III
Archive IV An ornate Victorian sterling silver chamberstick with a matching conical snuffer and ring handle rests against a neutral background. View IV
Archive V An ornate Victorian sterling silver chamberstick with a matching conical snuffer and ring handle rests against a neutral background. View V
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Julie Cartwright Antiques

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Telephone 07947 998435
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An ornate Victorian sterling silver chamberstick with a matching conical snuffer and ring handle rests against a neutral background.
DELIGHTFUL VICTORIAN SILVER CHAMBERSTICK BY WILLIAM COMYNS, LONDON 1891
Ref: SA1184273
An ornate Victorian sterling silver chamberstick with a matching conical snuffer and ring handle rests against a neutral background.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectCandleholders
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsChased fluting, Conical snuffer, Loop handle with thumbpiece, Beaded rim
  • SizeH 5 cm (2 in) x W 10 cm (4 in) x D 12 cm (5 in)

FAQs

A chamberstick is a portable candleholder featuring a shallow pan to catch wax drips, a ring handle for carrying, and frequently an attached conical snuffer, used historically to light the way through dark hallways in large Victorian houses before the advent of electricity.

These items were typically crafted from sterling silver using techniques such as silversmithing, stamping, repousse work, and chasing, often bearing hallmarks that record the maker, city, and year of assay.

Authentic pieces feature crisp hallmarks stamped into the metal surface, appropriate weight distribution, traditional construction methods, and natural signs of age-related wear such as light surface scratching and minor polishing marks.

Place the chamberstick on a mantelpiece, sideboard top, or bookshelf to add metallic texture and historical contrast to contemporary decor schemes.

Maintain antique silver by dusting with a soft microfibre cloth and applying specialised silver polish sparingly only when necessary, avoiding abrasive materials that can damage delicate chased details and historic hallmarks.
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