Description: A small but stunning piece of early Victorian silverware. One of the things I like most about the design is that to me it almost misses out "Victorian Design." The lovely shell shaped tray echoes the shell designs seen throughout the Georgian period on objects from cutlery to furniture. Yet the sinuous handle to flower sconce looks very art nouveau to me. The heavy ornate designs of Victorian silverware seem conspicuous by their absence. Anyway apologies for the aside. This is a fine quality early Victorian silver chamberstick with pretty shell shaped tray and detachable sconce. It is hallmarked as pictured for Birmingham 1846 making it an incredible 178 years old. The makers Robinson, Edkins and Aston are rare and collectable in their own right having only been in business for about 12 years, partly I suspect, due to their over commitment to quality. If you do an online search for Robinson, Edkins and Aston silverware you will immediately see what top quality silversmiths they were. Indeed an ebay search for my description might bring up a similar examples. Typically these small chambersticks of a very feminine design (remember we are talking about a time when Charlotte Bronte was alive and about to publish Jane Eyre) were used for two purposes. Firstly, to melt sealing wax on correspondence (using the brand new high tec penny black postal service) and secondly, to carry around the house to light more substantial candelabra. A very beautiful item that would make a super gift - silver wedding ? Christening ?( or just to treat oneself )
Price: 245 GBP
Location: Chesterfield
End Time: 2024-12-07T09:36:42.000Z
Shipping Cost: 31.12 GBP
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Brand: Robinson, Edkins and Aston
Antique: Yes
Composition: Solid Silver
Product: Candlesticks/ Candelabra
Style: Victorian
Material: Solid Silver
Age: 1800-1849
