Tinware Chamberstick and Snuffer

Description:

Tinware Chamberstick and Snuffer, possibly Shaker made, early 19th century, the chamberstick with dished base and loop handle, (imperfections),ht. 4 3/4, dia. 7 1/4 in.

Literature: Gather Up the Fragments, p. 338.

Estimate $300-500

Lever on push-up mechanism is missing on chamberstick,


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