Chamberstick
England
1825-1860
Measurements
6 in x 6-3/8 in x 6 in (dia)
Materials
Tinned sheet iron
Credit Line
Historic Odessa Foundation, gift of H. Rodney Sharp
Accession Number
1959.3631
Condition Notes
The candlestick has been electrified. The wire runs through the side ejector hole. The ejector is missing. The candlestick exhibits little or no wear.
Provenance
Ex coll. H. Rodney Sharp
Comments
This simple chamberstick has a shaft made of rolled sheet iron, seamed at the site of a side ejector, now missing. The drip pan at the top is a separate piece of metal soldered to the shaft. At the bottom, the shaft attaches to a small dome, itself attached to the large round pan. A cylindrical handle attaches to the lip of the pan. The metal edges are folded.
Chambersticks of this design resemble the more common “hogscraper” candlestick form (see, e.g., accession nos. 1959.3800, 1959.3890, and 1955.48) and were likely made by the same shops. Given the long time span of those candlesticks (c. 1770 to after the mid-19th century), it is difficult to date this example. Given its condition and consequent lack of use, it was likely made late in the time span.
