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A 1794 sterling English chamberstick. This rare chamberstick has a shell shape which narrows down at one edge and is bent to form the finger holder. It stands on three feet and is fluted through out the base, but the candle holder is plain with no decorations. The rim of the fixed bobeche has some decoration. The candle holder has a push up lever (ejector) to eject the candle. The candle is also held by a pricket, ejector and pricket are unusual in sterling chambersticks. It is missing the snuffer. The chamberstick has the hallmarks of Mathew Bolton, an important silversmith in Birmingham who lobbied for the establishment of the Birmingham assay office. The chamberstick is 8.5 cm long, 7 cm wide and 6 cm high. It weighs 53 grams.
