Object Description
It’s very rare to find a chamberstick complete with the original snuffer scissors, let alone a matching pair! These elegant antique silver chambersticks have plain classic styling, bead borders and a plain C scroll handle with a thumb piece. To the front of the pan is a hand engraved armorial crest. The candle nozzle is detachable and the snuffer has a little side handle. The snuffer scissors, also known as a wick trimmer, are part made of silver, and part iron.
Total weight of silver 743 grams, 23.8 troy ounces.
Height 10.3cm. Diameter 15cm.
London 1766.
Maker William Café, particularly known for his cast candlesticks.
Sterling silver.
Marks. Stamped underneath the pan with a full set of English silver hallmarks. The other pieces, although unmarked and uncrested, are undoubtably silver and original to the piece.
WILLIAM CAFE
William Café, apprenticed to his brother John Café 1742, turned himself over to Simon Jouet 1746. Free 1757. Livery 1758. Mark entered as largeworker 1757, probably on the death of his brother John. Both William and John were known for their cast candlesticks. Known apprentices were Thomas Neale in 1777 and William’s son Thomas in 1784. William died circa 1802-1811.