Lot 258 , A pair of early Victorian silver chambersticks with conical snuffers, Height 4”/103mm Diameter 6”/155mm Combined weight 25.6oz/727gr
A pair of early Victorian silver chambersticks with conical snuffers, by Edward, Edward Jn, John & William Barnard, hallmarked London 1841, with urn shaped capitals and shaped edges, with detachable drip nozzles, all pieces are crested, Height 103mm, weight 23.3oz/727grams.
Estimate £600-800
Overall condition is good commensurate with age. Hallmarks all generally clear apart from both snuffers, where the marks are very rubbed on one and quite rubbed on the other.
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Sold for £750