This is a very fabulous antique heavy ormolu brass chamberstick dating to the late Victorian period but looking back to Baroque designs for inspiration.
With its exuberent decoration and design, it is probably Continental, rather than British in origin.
It is decorated with profuse floral decorations which includes insects including bees, butterflies, dragonflies and intricate scrolls.
The chamberstick carrying handle decorated with shells, and at one end is a grotesque mask head. There are four lion feet surmounted with masks on the base. On the scone is the head of a female goddess.
It comes complete with its original case snuffer which takes the form of a small gryphon or grotesque devil figure complete with pointed tail.
Dimensions: 11 inches overall length. Diameter is 6 ¼ inches. Height (not including snuffer) is about 4 inches.
The snuffer is 3 inches in height.
The handle has a length of 5 inches.
This is a really beautiful item which is reflected in my asking price. It is in gorgeous antique condition with no issues or repairs.
This is certainly a very hard to find and special piece.
It will be sent to you with Parcelforce24. This will be added to your order at the checkout. It will also be fully insured against loss or damage in transit.