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Old Sheffield Plated Chamber Candlestick by Dixons C1830
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Old Sheffield Plated Chamber Candlestick by Dixons C1830

19th century
Sold 11 October 2024 · David Pickett Antiques
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Description

A wonderful and ornate chamberstick made of Old Sheffield Plate. Dating to c1830 and marked inside the sconce for respected maker Dixon & Sons. With removable snuffer and sconce and tinned to the base. This chamberstick is of particularly fine quality.

In good condition with old slight copper bleed and wear to the plating.

Weight approx 525g.

Height approx 12.5cm

Diameter approx 15.5cm

Span approx 16cm.

Date of Manufacture

David Pickett Antiques has dated this Silver Plated Chamberstick to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
12.5cm (4.92")
Width
15.5cm (6.10")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Reference Numbers
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SA946467
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Description
A wonderful and ornate chamberstick made of Old Sheffield Plate. Dating to c1830 and marked inside the sconce for respected maker Dixon & Sons. With removable snuffer and sconce and tinned to the base. This chamberstick is of particularly fine quality.

In good condition with old slight copper bleed and wear to the plating.

Weight approx 525g.

Height approx 12.5cm

Diameter approx 15.5cm

Span approx 16cm.

Date of Manufacture

David Pickett Antiques has dated this Silver Plated Chamberstick to the 19th Century.

Height
12.5cm (4.92")
Width
15.5cm (6.10")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA946467
David Pickett Antiques
David Pickett Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2020

Specialists in old sheffield plate

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An ornate silver plated chamberstick featuring a scalloped drip pan, a central socket with leaf motifs, a loop handle, and an attached extinguisher cone. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An ornate silver plated chamberstick featuring a scalloped drip pan, a central socket with leaf motifs, a loop handle, and an attached extinguisher cone. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Old Sheffield Plated Chamber Candlestick by Dixons C1830

Archive II An ornate silver plated chamberstick featuring a scalloped drip pan, a central socket with leaf motifs, a loop handle, and an attached extinguisher cone. View II
Archive III An ornate silver plated chamberstick featuring a scalloped drip pan, a central socket with leaf motifs, a loop handle, and an attached extinguisher cone. View III
Archive IV An ornate silver plated chamberstick featuring a scalloped drip pan, a central socket with leaf motifs, a loop handle, and an attached extinguisher cone. View IV
Archive V An ornate silver plated chamberstick featuring a scalloped drip pan, a central socket with leaf motifs, a loop handle, and an attached extinguisher cone. View V
Archive VI An ornate silver plated chamberstick featuring a scalloped drip pan, a central socket with leaf motifs, a loop handle, and an attached extinguisher cone. View VI
Archive VII An ornate silver plated chamberstick featuring a scalloped drip pan, a central socket with leaf motifs, a loop handle, and an attached extinguisher cone. View VII
Archive VIII An ornate silver plated chamberstick featuring a scalloped drip pan, a central socket with leaf motifs, a loop handle, and an attached extinguisher cone. View VIII
Archive IX An ornate silver plated chamberstick featuring a scalloped drip pan, a central socket with leaf motifs, a loop handle, and an attached extinguisher cone. View IX
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David Pickett Antiques

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Verified Since Sep 2020
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An ornate silver plated chamberstick featuring a scalloped drip pan, a central socket with leaf motifs, a loop handle, and an attached extinguisher cone.
Old Sheffield Plated Chamber Candlestick by Dixons c1830
Ref: SA946467
An ornate silver plated chamberstick featuring a scalloped drip pan, a central socket with leaf motifs, a loop handle, and an attached extinguisher cone.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectCandlesticks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialSilver, Copper, Base Metal
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsScroll handle, Scalloped rim, Leaf decoration, Extinguisher cone
  • SizeH 12.5 cm (5 in) x W 15.5 cm (6 in) x D 16 cm (6 in)

FAQs

Old Sheffield Plate is an early form of silver plating created by fusing a thin sheet of silver to a base metal, typically copper, through a heat and pressure process. This technique was predominantly used from the mid-18th century until the mid-19th century, before being largely superseded by electroplating.

Traditional chambersticks are typically constructed from copper fused with silver, solid brass, or sterling silver. Manufacturing methods often involved hand-beating, casting decorative borders, and soldering components together, frequently featuring a pan, a socket, a handle, and a cone extinguisher.

Authenticity can often be identified by observing subtle signs of copper bleed-through where the thin silver layer has worn down on high points or edges, revealing the reddish copper underneath. Additionally, early pieces usually lack standard electroplate marks, sometimes bearing makers marks stamped into the metal.

An antique chamberstick can be styled on a mantelpiece, coffee table, or bedside surface to introduce historical texture and reflective metallic warmth. Pairing the polished silver finish with simple, unscented taper candles creates a focal point that bridges traditional and modern design aesthetics.

Silver plated items should be cleaned gently using a non-abrasive silver cloth or a mild, specialised silver cleaner to avoid removing the delicate plating layer. Harsh chemical dips and excessive scrubbing must be avoided, particularly with Old Sheffield Plate, to prevent exposing the underlying base metal.
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