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George III Silver Chamberstick, London 1791
Highland Antiques Ltd
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George III Silver Chamberstick, London 1791

18th century
Description

An excellent George III silver chamberstick. Made in London in 1791 by Henry Chawner a well known 18th century silversmith. The hallmarks on all three parts (base, sconce and snuffer) match. Overall it is in good condition with only a small repair to the rim. A beautiful piece of Georgian silver and very collectable.

WEIGHT; 230 grams or 7.5 ozst approx

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Physical Dimensions
Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
11cm (4.33")
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Highland Antiques Ltd has dated this George III Silver Chamberstick to the Georgian era.

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SA966933
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6765-054
Description
An excellent George III silver chamberstick. Made in London in 1791 by Henry Chawner a well known 18th century silversmith. The hallmarks on all three parts (base, sconce and snuffer) match. Overall it is in good condition with only a small repair to the rim. A beautiful piece of Georgian silver and very collectable.
fig 1. A George III sterling silver chamberstick featuring a circular base pan, a raised central candle socket, a curved side handle, and a removable conical snuffer.
fig 1. George III Silver Chamberstick, London 1791

WEIGHT; 230 grams or 7.5 ozst approx

FREE DELIVERY IN UK, QUOTE FOR INTERNATIONAL

Payment by PayPal, bank transfer or card payment on the telephone.

Returns within 14 days of purchase allowed but all postage and insurance to be paid by purchaser.

Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
11cm (4.33")
Date of Manufacture

Highland Antiques Ltd has dated this George III Silver Chamberstick to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA966933
Dealers Internal Ref
6765-054
Highland Antiques Ltd
Highland Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2023

We have been dealing in rare and collectable silver for about 15 years

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A George III sterling silver chamberstick featuring a circular base pan, a raised central candle socket, a curved side handle, and a removable conical snuffer.
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Archive I A George III sterling silver chamberstick featuring a circular base pan, a raised central candle socket, a curved side handle, and a removable conical snuffer.

George III silver chamberstick, London 1791

Archive II A George III sterling silver chamberstick featuring a circular base pan, a raised central candle socket, a curved side handle, and a removable conical snuffer. View II
Archive III A George III sterling silver chamberstick featuring a circular base pan, a raised central candle socket, a curved side handle, and a removable conical snuffer. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for A George III sterling silver chamberstick featuring a circular base pan, a raised central candle socket, a curved side handle, and a removable conical snuffer.
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Archive VI A George III sterling silver chamberstick featuring a circular base pan, a raised central candle socket, a curved side handle, and a removable conical snuffer. View VI
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A George III sterling silver chamberstick featuring a circular base pan, a raised central candle socket, a curved side handle, and a removable conical snuffer.
George III silver chamberstick, London 1791
Ref: SA966933
A George III sterling silver chamberstick featuring a circular base pan, a raised central candle socket, a curved side handle, and a removable conical snuffer.
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A chamberstick is a short, portable candle holder featuring a broad saucer-like tray, a loop or scroll handle, and usually a matching conical candle snuffer. Popularised throughout the 18th and 19th centuries, these items were designed to carry burning candles safely between rooms at night.

Georgian chambersticks were predominantly crafted from solid sterling silver, fused Sheffield plate, or cast brass. Sterling silver examples were wrought and cast by hand, featuring hallmarks stamped directly into the pan and matching components.

Authentic 18th-century silver chambersticks carry a full set of British hallmarks, including the makers mark, town mark, lion passant for silver purity, date letter, and sovereign duty mark. Original matching pieces, such as the removable conical snuffer, often feature small corresponding marks.

An antique silver chamberstick functions as a historic accent piece when displayed on a bedside table, hallway console, or mantelpiece. Position it alongside natural timber surfaces or contemporary ceramics to provide a subtle metallic contrast.

Clean silver chambersticks using a soft cloth and specialized non-abrasive silver polish to remove oxidisation without eroding detail. Avoid abrasive sponges, harsh chemical cleaners, or automatic dishwashers that could permanently scratch soft sterling silver.
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