Chamberstick
PewtererMade by
Windsor Pewter
American
RetailerSold by
Jennings Brothers
American, 1891 - 1953
Date1900-1950
MediumCast pewter
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width including handle x depth): 3 3/8 x 4 13/16 x 3 3/4in. (8.6 x 12.2 x 9.5cm)
ClassificationsMetalware
Credit LineGift of Alice Kugelman
DescriptionCast pewter chamberstick consisting of a candlestick on a round tray with an elongated handle at one side. The chamberstick is constructed in three sections, a candlestick, a handle, and a tray, that fit around a metal rod that is held in place with a square bolt on the underside of the tray. The candlestick has a flared rim and a cylindrical top over a tapered section. Below this, at one side, is the handle, which ends in a ring with a flat thumbpiece on the top. The candlestick and handle sit at the top of a slight dome in the center of the tray. The tray dips down around the dome then rises up again to a plain rim. The chamberstick is lightly scratched and worn.
Object number1987.51.1
MarkingsA small disc with a stamped mark is located on the underside of the chamberstick. The mark reads, "THE JENNINGS BROS. MFG. CO/ MFG BY/ WINDSOR/ PEWTER/ BRIDGEPORT, CONN". The underside of the chamberstick also has the raised mark of "JB 1697".Subject Terms
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