A sheet brass frying pan chamberstick which probably originated in the low countries and dates around the end of the 18th century. It has the decorative pan punchings which is extensive and the Fleur de Lis on the handle which are indicative of Dutch work. The handle has a pierced round hole for hanging. The socket is short rolled brass with no drip pan and it is held to the bottom by 3 riveted lugs (the rivets are copper) which are formed on the bottom of the rolled socket. The chamberstick is similar to other punch decorated Dutch sheet brass items. Similar chambersticks can be seen in “Making Fire and Light” by John Caspall, figures 315 and 316. The chamberstick diameter is 17.5 cm. and the handle is 13 cm. It is 4 cm. tall and weighs 210 grams.
