Candelabrum, Pair of Eight Light Flatback Candelabra, Original Paint
Probably American Date/Period: Circa 1825
Measurement: Height: 28"; width: 21"; depth: 12"
Material: Tinned sheet iron, wood, and paint
Condition: Very good…original paint; we had fabricated the thin wood circular disk
applied to columnar base for added stability [reversible]; paint applied to disk was
expertly matched.
Additional Information: The graduated pedestal is turned of wood and supports eight
scrolled arms…each with candle socket centering drip pan.
$11,500.00
745-245
18th Century Candle Snuffer and Tray, Scissor Style
French or English Date/Period: Circa 1745
Measurement: Tray: 2" x 7.75" x 4"; snuffer: 6.75"
Material: Brass
Condition: Very good, tarnish and verdigris at fingerhold which will clean
Additional Information: The boldly shaped and molded tray with incurved sides and
scrolled fingerhold raised on four triffid feet. The scissor form snuffer is highly
developed. Fine and rare examples.
$1,350.00
492-215
Georgian English Flintlock Tinder Lighter, Pistol Form by John Burgon, London Date/Period: Circa 1790
Measurement: Overall length: 7.75"
Material: Walnut grip, brass frame
Condition: All the iron hardware is dull brown, lightly oxidized patina, the top jaw, and
its screw are later replacements. Perhaps there was once a rest that may have been
removed many years ago. The brass displays an overall dull tarnished goldenrod-ochre
patina Typical dings to grip. Displays well.
Additional Information: The boxlock frame is engraved and marked ''London'' right
and ''Burgon'' left. [John Burgon; hardware man, cutler, gunmaker and flint dealer;
contractor to ordinance and Hudson’s Bay Company…active 1790-1822 when the name
was changed to John Burgon & Sons.] This brass-frame tinder lighter with combustion
reservoir has a 2.75-inch storage barrel for the tinder and spills with a turned hinged
cover plate. The bag-shaped English walnut grip rates good to perhaps very good
showing typical minor vestiges of time and use. The action is tight and smooth as it
should be.
$1,185.00
308-597
Strike-a-Light Tinder Box, Candle Holder
New England, Circa 1770 to 1830 - SOLD
The tall socket with ejector-slit mounted on the cover of drum-shaped tinderbox that holds a flint (steel). Nice color; (H: 3.5"; diameter: 4")
SOLD
424-287
Candle Mold, Tin, 12 Tubes, Signed: GILBRETH
American Date/Period: 1780-1820
Measurement: Height: 11.5”, 8.25 by 4”
Material: Tin over sheet iron
Condition: Dings and dents
Additional Information: Folded, lapped, and soldered construction; 12 tapered molds.
The wire-reinforced, crimped, and tapered handle embossed with maker or owner’s
name: R. Gilbreth.
Condition: Front foot is an old replacement, all else fine and original
Additional Information: A most unusual form featuring a beautiful robust handle
displaying great color and patina. We have never seen a handle such as that depicted.
Large rear-fed tinder compartment.
$1,750.00
308-593
Flintlock Tinder Lighter, Pistol Grip with Tinder Compartment, All Steel Date/Period: 18th or Early 19th Century
Measurement: Length: 4.75"
Material: Steel
Condition: Very Good
Additional Information: A most unusual strike-a-light with steel grip, miquelet action;
sear and mainspring exposed.
$1,450.00
308-591
Candle Mold, 2-Tapered Tubes
Tinned Sheet Iron
Oval Crimped Pouring Pan Rim, Wire Ring, 10.25”
19th Century
$160.00
1256-3
Boston & Sandwich Glass Chambersticks, Pair of Hand Candlesticks, Starch Blue
A Complete Candlestick is Difficult to Find, a Pair! In Blue! Mint Condition! - SOLD Date/Period: 1850-1880
Literature: See the Glass Industry in Sandwich by Barlow & Kaiser, volume 4, page 60,
figure 4044.
Additional Information: An extremely rare pair of pressed blue chambersticks by the
Boston and Sandwich Glass Company. The lobed socket above the circular dish with
everted lobed rim and applied handle, fitted with a pierced brass chimney holder.
SOLD
1127-36
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