Chamberstick
United States
1800-1870
Measurements
10-1/2 in x 5-7/8 in x 5-1/2 in (dia)
Materials
Tinned sheet iron
Credit Line
Historic Odessa Foundation, gift of H. Rodney Sharp
Accession Number
1959.4083
Condition Notes
The chamberstick is heavily oxidized. Much of the bottom of the dished pan has rusted away. The chamberstick has been electrified.
Provenance
Ex coll. H. Rodney Sharp
Comments
The cylindrical chAmberstick, with a bobeche at the top and a sliding candle ejector along the side of the cylindrical shaft, is attached to the center of a circular base with outward canted sides that form a dish. A circular strap handle is attached to the sidewall.
The candlestick is now electrified with a light bulb socket imitating a candle and a wire that leads to a fused outlet plug.
