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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.