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Chamberstick and extinguisher

Chamberstick and extinguisher
Chamberstick and extinguisher
Object name 
Chamberstick and extinguisher
Date 
ca. 1810
Medium 
Silver
Dimensions 
a (chamberstick): 5 1/4 x 6 7/8 x 6 1/2 in. (13.3 x 17.5 x 16.5 cm) b (extinguisher): 3 x 1 5/8 x 1 1/2 in. (7.6 x 4.1
Description 
Silver chamberstick and extinguisher; urn-shaped socket with a flared lip and applied, circular, concave, drip pan with a reeded rim on a double-baluster stem, seamed down the center; bottom of stem has a rectangular cutout on each side; each baluster is reeded; stem applied to a circular, saucer base, domed in the center, with a raised edge and applied, reeded rim; engraved, "M A D" in bright-cut script on the socket; c-curve handle, reeded on each side; applied circular grip with raised reeded sides and a drop applied to the underside of the rim; square socket applied to the grip to hold the extinguisher; cast, conical extinguisher, seamed down the center with an applied molded rim and a cast knop finial; squared hook, to hang extinguisher, applied on the center of the body; maker's mark on the base of the chamberstick.
Credit Line 
Gift of Wilmot T. Cox
Object Number 
1932.88ab
Marks 
engraved: on urn-shaped socket: "M A D" in bright-cut script stamped: on the base: "I. SAYRE" in roman letters in a rectangle
Gallery Label 
This chamberstick belonged to Maria Duane Bleeker Cox, the wife of the donor. It may have been passed to her through the Duane family.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.