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Victorian Silver Trefoil Candlestick Candleholder Chester 1893
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Victorian Silver Trefoil Candlestick Candleholder Chester 1893

19th century
For Sale by Aramis Antiques
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A late Victorian silver trefoil candlestick or candleholder with clear hallmarks for Chester 1893 and makers initials for L.B, (possibly L Bennet & Co before that company became incorporated). The candlestick is typically known as a chamber stick, to accompany its owner at night. The trefoil dish is surrounded by a deep silver rope twist border, repeated on the rim of the sconce and the finger ring. The silver sconce separates easily (though does not have a separate hallmark). Weight 2oz/60gr. A delicate delightful piece in excellent condition.

Physical Dimensions
Height
4.5cm (1.77")
Width
10.5cm (4.13")
Depth
9.5cm (3.74")
Declaration

Aramis Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Trefoil Chamberstick to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA992822
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A late Victorian silver trefoil candlestick or candleholder with clear hallmarks for Chester 1893 and makers initials for L.B, (possibly L Bennet & Co before that company became incorporated). The candlestick is typically known as a chamber stick, to accompany its owner at night.
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The trefoil dish is surrounded by a deep silver rope twist border, repeated on the rim of the sconce and the finger ring.
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The silver sconce separates easily (though does not have a separate hallmark). Weight 2oz/60gr. A delicate delightful piece in excellent condition.

Height
4.5cm (1.77")
Width
10.5cm (4.13")
Depth
9.5cm (3.74")
Date of Manufacture

Aramis Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Trefoil Chamberstick to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA992822
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An antique sterling silver chamberstick featuring a trefoil-shaped tray base with a gadrooned rim, a central candle sconce, and a finger ring handle.
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Archive I An antique sterling silver chamberstick featuring a trefoil-shaped tray base with a gadrooned rim, a central candle sconce, and a finger ring handle.

Victorian Silver Trefoil Candlestick Candleholder Chester 1893

Archive II An antique sterling silver chamberstick featuring a trefoil-shaped tray base with a gadrooned rim, a central candle sconce, and a finger ring handle. View II
Archive III An antique sterling silver chamberstick featuring a trefoil-shaped tray base with a gadrooned rim, a central candle sconce, and a finger ring handle. View III
Archive IV An antique sterling silver chamberstick featuring a trefoil-shaped tray base with a gadrooned rim, a central candle sconce, and a finger ring handle. View IV
Archive V An antique sterling silver chamberstick featuring a trefoil-shaped tray base with a gadrooned rim, a central candle sconce, and a finger ring handle. View V
Archive VI An antique sterling silver chamberstick featuring a trefoil-shaped tray base with a gadrooned rim, a central candle sconce, and a finger ring handle. View VI
Archive VII An antique sterling silver chamberstick featuring a trefoil-shaped tray base with a gadrooned rim, a central candle sconce, and a finger ring handle. View VII
Archive VIII An antique sterling silver chamberstick featuring a trefoil-shaped tray base with a gadrooned rim, a central candle sconce, and a finger ring handle. View VIII
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An antique sterling silver chamberstick featuring a trefoil-shaped tray base with a gadrooned rim, a central candle sconce, and a finger ring handle.
Victorian silver trefoil candlestick candleholder Chester 1893
Ref: SA992822
An antique sterling silver chamberstick featuring a trefoil-shaped tray base with a gadrooned rim, a central candle sconce, and a finger ring handle.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectChamberstick
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsTrefoil base, Gadrooned rim, Ring handle, Central sconce
  • SizeH 4.5 cm (2 in) x W 10.5 cm (4 in) x D 9.5 cm (4 in)

This Victorian chamberstick is a sterling silver candleholder made in Chester in 1893, featuring maker's initials L.B. The piece has a trefoil-shaped tray base with a gadrooned rope twist border, a central detachable sconce with a matching rim, and an upright finger ring handle stamped with the same twist motif. It displays reflective silver tones throughout, smooth curved indents on the three-lobed base, and stamped hallmarks on the interior floor of the left bowl. Measuring 4.5 cm high, 10.5 cm wide, and 9.5 cm deep, it sits neatly on a mantelpiece, sideboard, or occasional table. Traditionally used to light a path through the house at night, this chamberstick functions today as a decorative tabletop accessory in an English Country House interior. The small ring handle allows for easy carrying, while the three lobes of the tray catch wax drippings. The bright polished silver surface requires minimal upkeep, bringing period character to a living room, hallway, or bedroom display.

FAQs

A chamberstick is a low, portable candle holder with a wide saucer base and a finger ring handle, traditionally used to carry candle light through hallways and into bedrooms before the advent of gas and electric lighting.

Victorian silver candleholders were crafted from sterling silver (925 purity) using casting and silversmithing techniques, often featuring decorative gadrooned, beaded, or repousse borders alongside official assay marks.

Authentic British silver from this era bears a sequence of stamped hallmarks, including the lion passant for sterling quality, a city assay office mark (such as Chesters three wheat sheaves and sword), a makers mark, and a specific date letter code.

Antique silver chambersticks are frequently placed on mantels, bedside tables, console surfaces, or stacked book arrangements to introduce reflective metallic texture and classical historic detailing.

Sterling silver should be cleaned periodically using a specialized silver polishing cloth or a non-abrasive silver foam, washed in warm soapy water, rinsed thoroughly, and dried with a soft cloth to avoid tarnish build-up.
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