Pair of English Silver Chambersticks with Snuffers

Description:

Pair of English Silver Chambersticks with Snuffers, London, 1786, John Crouch I & Thomas Hannam, makers, the candleholders with rubbed heraldic engraving to round underplates, urn-form candle cup, and horn-form snuffers, (hanging hook on one snuffer broken off),ht. 3 3/4 in., approx. 17.7 troy oz.
Estimate $300-500

As noted in catalogue description, hook for one snuffer is missing, leaving a hole behind. Otherwise, only minor scuffing, overall very good condition.


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