Pair of Georgian Silver Chambersticks, 1834

These are a terrific pair of Georgian silver chambersticks complete with original snuffers, sconce nozzles and wick trimmers.

These circular bedtime candlesticks have Chippendale style moulded edges and take the standard form with a central light fitted with removable sconce nozzle to enable the easy cleaning of spent wax, plus a looped carrying handle with square hole for taking the peg of a conical snuffer or extinguisher.

The fact that all the original components parts with appropriate matching hallmarks are still present is a boon in itself, but to also have the original close plated (fused silver on steel) scissor-action wick trimmers is a major advantage.

The wick trimmers fit beautifully through the gap in the central candlestick with a small lug dropping in to a hole in the base of the chamberstick to keep them secure and the finger rings sit neatly on the moulded edge of the chamberstick dish ready for action. The trimmers bear the trademark of John Gilbert and were likely bought-in by Creswicks especially for these chambersticks as they are a perfect fit and almost certainly original to the set. They have a spring within the rivet so that the firebox snaps shut on release. There is some wear to the fused plate and the underlying steel is showing in several places, but their mere presence is a great bonus.

These are a truly fabulous pair of William IV period silver chambersticks that are engraved with a crest and other than the previously mentioned wear to the wick trimmers remain in excellent condition.