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Rare Old Sheffield Plated Chamber Candlestick C1820
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Rare Old Sheffield Plated Chamber Candlestick C1820

19th century
Sold 29 September 2024 · David Pickett Antiques
This “Rare Old Sheffield Plated Chamber Candlestick C1820” found a buyer.

It was listed by David Pickett Antiques. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

Description

A rare chamber candlestick with snuffer of unusual design. Bearing no makers mark, but made of Old Sheffield Plate and dating to c1800-1820. With an ornate fluted design and applied cast decoration. With a removable snuffer. A very elegant and unusual object.

The condition is good overall with no dents or splits. There is some copper bleed to the raised edges, as is to be expected.

Please note:- the snuffer is of a similar period, but is a replacement and as a result, has a slightly different design.

Weight approx 300g.

Height approx 15cm.

Total span approx 9cm

Date of Manufacture

David Pickett Antiques has dated this Old Sheffield Plate Chamberstick to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Reference Numbers
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SA966489
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All UK Mainland Postage is included in the price of the item. Parcels under 2kg will be sent by Royal Mail Special Delivery and over 2kg by Parcelforce 48.

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Description
A rare chamber candlestick with snuffer of unusual design. Bearing no makers mark, but made of Old Sheffield Plate and dating to c1800-1820. With an ornate fluted design and applied cast decoration. With a removable snuffer. A very elegant and unusual object.
fig 1. An ornate silver-plated chamber candlestick featuring a flared nozzle, looped handle, and matching extinguisher.
fig 1. Rare Old Sheffield Plated Chamber Candlestick C1820

The condition is good overall with no dents or splits. There is some copper bleed to the raised edges, as is to be expected.

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Please note:- the snuffer is of a similar period, but is a replacement and as a result, has a slightly different design.
David Pickett Antiques

Weight approx 300g.

Height approx 15cm.

Total span approx 9cm

Date of Manufacture

David Pickett Antiques has dated this Old Sheffield Plate Chamberstick to the 19th Century.

Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA966489
David Pickett Antiques
David Pickett Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2020

Specialists in old sheffield plate

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Archive I An ornate silver-plated chamber candlestick featuring a flared nozzle, looped handle, and matching extinguisher. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Rare Old Sheffield Plated Chamber Candlestick C1820

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United Kingdom
Verified Since Sep 2020
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An ornate silver-plated chamber candlestick featuring a flared nozzle, looped handle, and matching extinguisher.
Rare Old Sheffield Plated Chamber Candlestick c1820
Ref: SA966489
An ornate silver-plated chamber candlestick featuring a flared nozzle, looped handle, and matching extinguisher.
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  • ObjectCandlesticks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialSheffield plate, Copper, Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsFluted column, Scrolled handle, Chased acanthus leaves, Conical extinguisher
  • SizeH 15 cm (6 in) x W 9 cm (4 in)

Old Sheffield Plate is an early form of silver plating created by fusing a sheet of sterling silver to a base of copper, predominantly produced between the mid-18th century and the mid-19th century before electroplating was invented.

These pieces were crafted by fusing copper and silver layers under high heat, then hand-hammering, rolling, and soldering the resulting sheet into intricate shapes, often incorporating chased or embossed ornamentation.

Authenticity is often indicated by the characteristic copper bleeding where the underlying copper shows through worn edges of the silver, lack of modern electroplate hallmarks, and heavy, substantial construction techniques typical of the period.

They can be used as sophisticated accent pieces on mantelpieces, bookshelves, or side tables, adding a touch of historical contrast and metallic sheen to contemporary spaces.

Clean gently with a soft microfibre cloth and specialised silver cleaner only when necessary, avoiding abrasive materials that could wear through the thin silver layer to the underlying copper.
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