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A Superb Early Victorian Silver Chamberstick
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A Superb Early Victorian Silver Chamberstick

1940 - 1960
Sold 20 June 2025 · Jeff Sims Antiques
This “Superb Early Victorian Silver Chamberstick” found a buyer.

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

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A superb example of early Victorian domestic ware. This delightful piece is a small chamber stick , sometimes called a go-to-bed and is designed in the naturalistic taste. It has a deep fluted base with a petal rim and fixed sconce to hold a small candle. The handle and support have lily pad leaves and the original snuffer is still present. An interesting and unusual item, with a practical use. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing £12.00 UK

£20.00 Europe

£28.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents, splits or breaks.

Date :- Sheffield 1849.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable.

Maker :- Yapp & Woodward.

Depth :- 10 cms.

Width :- 9.3 cms.

Height :- 7 cms.

Aperture for candle :- 1.6 cm.

Date of Manufacture

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this Antique Silver Chamberstick to the 1950s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1120313
Dealers Internal Reference
K1348
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Description
A superb example of early Victorian domestic ware.
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This delightful piece is a small chamber stick , sometimes called a go-to-bed and is designed in the naturalistic taste.
Jeff Sims Antiques

It has a deep fluted base with a petal rim and fixed sconce to hold a small candle. The handle and support have lily pad leaves and the original snuffer is still present. An interesting and unusual item, with a practical use. Dimensions below.

fig 1. An ornate Victorian silver chamberstick featuring a scalloped drip pan, a looped handle, and floral motif details.
fig 1. A Superb Early Victorian Silver Chamberstick

Postage and packing £12.00 UK

£20.00 Europe

£28.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents, splits or breaks.

Date :- Sheffield 1849.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable.

Maker :- Yapp & Woodward.

Depth :- 10 cms.

Width :- 9.3 cms.

Height :- 7 cms.

Aperture for candle :- 1.6 cm.

Date of Manufacture

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this Antique Silver Chamberstick to the 1950s.

Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1120313
Dealers Internal Ref
K1348
Jeff Sims Antiques
Jeff Sims Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010

Antique silver, glass, jewellery and object de vertu.

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An ornate Victorian silver chamberstick featuring a scalloped drip pan, a looped handle, and floral motif details. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An ornate Victorian silver chamberstick featuring a scalloped drip pan, a looped handle, and floral motif details. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A Superb Early Victorian Silver Chamberstick

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United Kingdom
Verified Since Jan 2010
Items For Sale 150
Items Sold 4,500
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Verified Since Jan 2010
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An ornate Victorian silver chamberstick featuring a scalloped drip pan, a looped handle, and floral motif details.
A superb early Victorian silver chamberstick
Ref: SA1120313
An ornate Victorian silver chamberstick featuring a scalloped drip pan, a looped handle, and floral motif details.
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  • ObjectCandle Holders
  • Period1940 - 1960
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialSilver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsScalloped edge pan, Loop handle, Floral details
  • SizeH 7 cm (3 in) x W 10 cm (4 in) x D 10 cm (4 in)

A chamberstick is a portable candle holder featuring a shallow pan and a loop handle, historically used to light the way through dark hallways and bedrooms before the advent of electricity.

They were predominantly crafted from sterling silver, silver-plate, or brass, often utilizing traditional casting, stamping, and hand-soldering techniques.

Authenticity is typically verified by examining hallmarks for the makers mark, standard silver purity marks, date letters, and assay office symbols, alongside natural age-related wear.

They function effectively as decorative accent pieces on mantelpieces, side tables, or dining surfaces, introducing metallic texture and historic character to contemporary spaces.

Antique silver should be cleaned sparingly using a specialized non-abrasive silver cloth, avoiding harsh chemical dips that can strip desirable patination.
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