36,429  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY 165 ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAYNEW ARRIVALS
165 ITEMS ADDED TODAY
Sort Order
Items Per Page
Browse Categories
Sort order
Relevant Links
Items per page
ID #SA971192
FOR SALE
£110
Email
Save
19th Century Silver Plated Chamber Candlestick with Crest
David Pickett Antiques
for sale €129     $140
£110
David Pickett Antiques

David Pickett Antiques

Sellingantiques Verified Since Sep 2020
Browse dealers 118 items
  • About Us
    Specialists in old sheffield plate
Id #SA971192
PDF SHARE
SAVE

19th Century Silver Plated Chamber Candlestick with Crest

19th century
Description

This fine silver plated chamber candlestick is of large proportions. Dating to c1850 but bearing no makers mark, the piece has beautiful ornate edging. With a large thumb guard and snuffer. Crested with a bird to the bowl.

In very good condition with only minor signs of wear. Slight ripple to the base,

Weight approx 510g.

Height approx 10cm.

Diameter approx 16cm.

Physical Dimensions
Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
16cm (6.30")
Declaration

David Pickett Antiques has dated this Silver Plated Chamber Stick to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA971192
Dealers Notes

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.

Please enquire for overseas postage prices.

Description
This fine silver plated chamber candlestick is of large proportions. Dating to c1850 but bearing no makers mark, the piece has beautiful ornate edging. With a large thumb guard and snuffer. Crested with a bird to the bowl.

In very good condition with only minor signs of wear. Slight ripple to the base,

Weight approx 510g.

Height approx 10cm.

Diameter approx 16cm.

Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
16cm (6.30")
Date of Manufacture

David Pickett Antiques has dated this Silver Plated Chamber Stick to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA971192
David Pickett Antiques
David Pickett Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2020

Specialists in old sheffield plate

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the David Pickett Antiques Profile Page

PDF SHARE
SAVE
A 19th-century silver-plated chamber stick featuring a scalloped rim, central sconce, engraved crest on the dish, and a fitted conical snuffer.
1 / 10
Archive I A 19th-century silver-plated chamber stick featuring a scalloped rim, central sconce, engraved crest on the dish, and a fitted conical snuffer.

19th Century Silver Plated Chamber Candlestick with Crest

Archive II A 19th-century silver-plated chamber stick featuring a scalloped rim, central sconce, engraved crest on the dish, and a fitted conical snuffer. View II
Archive III A 19th-century silver-plated chamber stick featuring a scalloped rim, central sconce, engraved crest on the dish, and a fitted conical snuffer. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century silver-plated chamber stick featuring a scalloped rim, central sconce, engraved crest on the dish, and a fitted conical snuffer. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century silver-plated chamber stick featuring a scalloped rim, central sconce, engraved crest on the dish, and a fitted conical snuffer. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century silver-plated chamber stick featuring a scalloped rim, central sconce, engraved crest on the dish, and a fitted conical snuffer. View VI
Archive VII A 19th-century silver-plated chamber stick featuring a scalloped rim, central sconce, engraved crest on the dish, and a fitted conical snuffer. View VII
Archive VIII A 19th-century silver-plated chamber stick featuring a scalloped rim, central sconce, engraved crest on the dish, and a fitted conical snuffer. View VIII
Archive IX A 19th-century silver-plated chamber stick featuring a scalloped rim, central sconce, engraved crest on the dish, and a fitted conical snuffer. View IX
Archive X A 19th-century silver-plated chamber stick featuring a scalloped rim, central sconce, engraved crest on the dish, and a fitted conical snuffer. View X
Enlarged Archival View
Telephone 07908 951 895
Location
York
Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Verified Since Sep 2020
Items For Sale 118
Items Sold 540
David Pickett Antiques
David Pickett Antiques
Verified Since Sep 2020
View Dealer Info
Location: York, Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Verified
Sep 2020
For Sale
118
Sold
540
A 19th-century silver-plated chamber stick featuring a scalloped rim, central sconce, engraved crest on the dish, and a fitted conical snuffer.
19th Century Silver Plated Chamber Candlestick with Crest
Ref: SA971192
A 19th-century silver-plated chamber stick featuring a scalloped rim, central sconce, engraved crest on the dish, and a fitted conical snuffer.
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Detail View 3
Detail View 4
Detail View 5
Detail View 6
Detail View 7
Detail View 8
Detail View 9
Archival Detail
Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.
Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.
Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

A chamber stick, or chamber candlestick, is a portable candle holder with a wide saucer-like tray, a loop handle, and often an attached conical snuffer. Historically used to illuminate ones path to bed during the 18th and 19th centuries, the broad base was designed to catch dripping wax.

Most 19th-century silver-plated chamber sticks were manufactured by fusing silver over a copper base (Sheffield plate) or via electroplating onto nickel alloy. They typically incorporate cast or pressed shell and leaf rims, a central candle socket, and a fitted slot on the handle to hold the snuffer.

Authentic period examples often display maker marks or hallmarks stamped on the base, minor copper show-through (bleeding) on wear points, and period armorial crests or monograms engraved on the tray. Construction details such as weighted bases, threaded candle nozzles, and hand-chased borders also indicate authenticity.

Position a silver chamber stick on a bedside table, console, or mantelpiece alongside contemporary artwork or stacked books. The reflective surface of the silver plate creates visual contrast and adds texture to modern minimalist or traditional decor.

Clean gently using a soft cloth and a specialized non-abrasive silver polish formulated for plated items, avoiding harsh chemicals that strip the outer silver layer. Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and store in low-humidity conditions to prevent oxidisation.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Movements
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Freshness
Online Payments
Categories