Continental silver chamber stick

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Continental silver chamber stick

Postby joho » Sat May 08, 2021 12:58 pm

Hi
Its a long shot, but can anyone identify the place and maker of this candle holder. I am presuming it is Continental and I think it dates circa 1700 - 1750. What I think is the makers mark is NA and there are remnants of second mark. There is also an assay scrape. The marks are on the handle. The diameter of the drip dish is about 11cm. Many thanks.
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Re: Continental silver chamber stick

Postby amena » Mon May 10, 2021 2:37 am

Let's let the imagination run wild
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Re: Continental silver chamber stick

Postby Aguest » Mon May 10, 2021 3:51 am

Is it Prussia? ::: Something from modern-day Poland? :::

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Re: Continental silver chamber stick

Postby legrandmogol » Mon May 10, 2021 9:41 am

I think amena is correct. And given how little of the mark is left it's a miracle he recognizes any of it.

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Re: Continental silver chamber stick

Postby amena » Mon May 10, 2021 11:39 am

I'm not at all sure my guess is correct, it's just a shot in the blackest darkness.
However, a large number of chamber sticks were manufactured in Naples between 700 and 800.
Try Googling
"Bugia argento Napoli" or " Bugia argento napoletana"
Good luck
Amena

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Re: Continental silver chamber stick

Postby joho » Tue May 11, 2021 4:01 pm

Thanks for the Napoli reference Amena. I've had a quick look. As you say, there are many chamber sticks from that period and I will need to spend more time tonight looking at them. It would be very nice if it was confirmed as from Napoli - here's hoping! Thanks also Legrandmogol for your opinions.

John


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