Lot 35
A George III silver chamberstick.
Description
Condition Report
A George III silver chamberstick, the plain circular dish having a reeded rim and rising to a vase shape socket with removable circular nozzle, conforming reed borders throughout, with a conical shape extinguisher, missing snuffers. Base and nozzle hallmarked John Edwards III, London 1793, the extinguisher marked with lion passant only. Maximum height measuring 3 5/8 inches (9.2 cm), weight 8.58 ozt (266.8 grams).
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Purchasing information-
The chamberstick displays general surface wear, marks and scratches. Heavier wear to some areas. It is quite tarnished and would benefit from a clean and polish. Evidence of an engraved crest to base but now nearly worn away. Split to rim join measuring approximately 2 cm in length. A few minor dints/knocks. Some rubbing but the hallmarks are mostly clearly legible. Extinguisher does not have matching hallmarks, lion passant only.
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