ANTIQUE SILVER TAPERSTICKS
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A very elegant cast Sterling Silver pair of taper-sticks, in a Queen Anne or George I style, having a baluster body with hand-chased octagonal and reeded decoration. These handsome silver tapersticks were made by Turner Bradbury of London in 1897. The dimensions of these fine hand-made antique silver taper-sticks are height 11.5 cms (4.5 inches), width across base 7.5 cms (3 inches), and they weigh a total of approx. 214g (6.9 troy ounces). Please note that this taper-stick is cast and not filled, so the whole weight is silver. |
£795 |
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Antique Victorian cast sterling silver taper-stick made by Turner Bradbury of London in 1895. Height 11 cms. Weight 4 troy ounces. |
£395 |
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Pair of sterling silver 'Modernistic' tapersticks made by Cooper Brothers & Sons Ltd., of Sheffield in 1965. Length 12 cms, width 8 cms. Weight 6.5 troy ounces. |
£395 |
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Sterling silver Edwardian taperstick made by Johnson, Walker, & Tolhusrt of London in 1909. Height 16 cms. |
£425 |
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A cast Sterling Silver taper-stick, in a George I style, having a baluster body with hand-chased octagonal and reeded decoration. Made by Carrington and Co., of London in 1935. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver taper-stick are height 14 cms (5.5 inches), width across base 9cms (3.5 inches) square, and it weighs approx. 209g (6.7 troy ounces). Please note that this taper-stick is cast and not filled, so the whole weight is silver. |
£445 |
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A very pretty Antique Victorian cast sterling silver taper-stick, having shaped gadroon borders, and hand-chased fluted decoration, with a removable nozzle. All made by Turner Bradbury of London in 1896. The dimensions of this fine hand-made antique silver taper-stick are height 12 cms (4.75 inches), and it weighs approx. 146g (4.7 troy ounces). |
£475 |
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Antique Victorian sterling silver pair of tapersticks made by Thomas Bradbury of London in 1898. Height 14 cms. |
£645 |
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Antique Edwardian pair of sterling silver taper-sticks made by H. Eyers of Sheffield in 1901. Height 12 cms. |
£696 |
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Antique Georgian cast sterling silver taper-stick made by John Cafe of London in 1754. Height 13 cms. Weight 6 troy ounces. |
£1,465 |
SOLD |
Learn more about antique silver TAPERSTICKS here.
Antique Silver TAPERSTICKS description:
A small candlestick for holding tapers (a thin candle). Often used for melting sealing wax, lighting other candles, tobacco pipes etc.
Antique Silver TAPERSTICKS history:
The earliest known examples date from the latter part of the 17th century but they are rare in silver before 1700. They were made throughout the Georgian and Victorian periods and can still be found today but in much lesser numbers.
Antique Silver TAPERSTICKS design:
The vast majority took their designs from normal candlesticks. So the comments made under the candlesticks section apply here too (see candlesticks design information here). They were sometimes part of inkstand sets as well, being used to melt letter sealing wax.
Antique Silver TAPERSTICKS collectors note:
The level of craftsmanship and their aesthetic qualities determine their value. Very early examples command high prices, but there are also unusual figural ones that are becoming more collectible. They must also be undamaged with good clear hallmarks and crisp detail. Again see the notes in the candlesticks section for further information.