Antique Brass Chamberstick Candle Holder with Floral Engravings – Reno, NV Antiques
Viridian Eclection
The Piece
A brass chamberstick with a gently sloped base, engraved with delicate floral patterns across the whole of that surface.
A petite thumb loop handle rises from the rim, shaped for carrying the light from room to room. The socket takes a tapered candle.
The brass has a warm golden tone under an authentic patina, with subtle oxidation across the engraved ground.
History & Provenance
The chamberstick dates to roughly the late nineteenth into the very early twentieth century, circa 1880 to 1910, which places it in the late Victorian to early Edwardian years.
The piece is unmarked, and the attribution rests on idiom and construction rather than a stamp. The quality of the brasswork and the engraved botanical patterning are typical of the period, and the origin is best given as likely English or American.
Chambersticks of this form were made for bedside and household lighting before electric fixtures became commonplace. The thumb loop and low, broad base are practical features, meant to be carried in one hand and to catch wax.
Product Details
| Item | Chamberstick candle holder |
| Era | c. 1880 to 1910, late Victorian to early Edwardian |
| Origin | Likely English or American |
| Materials | Brass |
| Form | Sloped base with thumb loop handle and candle socket |
| Marks | None recorded |
| Decoration | Engraved floral patterning across the base |
| Dimensions | Approximately 5 to 6 inches in diameter, 3 to 4 inches high |
| Condition | Authentic patina with minor wear consistent with age |
Why It Belongs in Your Home
It can be used as it was made to be used, with a tapered candle, or simply set out as a decorative object. Either way the patina and the engraving give it historical depth that a reproduction cannot supply.
The warm golden tone works on a mantel, a nightstand, a bookshelf, or a dining table, and the small footprint means it can sit in a vignette without dominating it.
For a dealer or designer it is a dependable piece of period brass, the sort of authentic accent that anchors a vintage inspired interior.
Every piece is packed with professional-grade materials: multiple foam layers, double-boxing, directional and fragile handling labels. For large furniture we use custom timber crating. We photograph packing before dispatch and can provide images on request.
White-glove delivery is complimentary within 100 miles of Reno, NV. National shipping quotes provided at checkout. All shipments are photographed and documented. Damage claims must be filed with the carrier; we provide all documentation needed to support your claim.
Local pickup is available at Viridian HQ (Reno, NV) with 2–4 days notice. Contact us to arrange. Private viewings also available.
All antique and vintage items are sold as described and all sales are final. Each listing includes detailed condition notes and photographs so you can make a fully informed decision. We encourage buyers to ask questions — about condition, dimensions, finish, provenance — before purchasing.
Antiques are irreplaceable and one-of-a-kind. Carrier handling is outside our control once a piece has left our facility, and major carriers including FedEx do not insure antiques. We do everything within our power to ensure safe transit, but cannot accept liability for carrier damage. If damage occurs in transit, we will provide full documentation to support your carrier claim.
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