Fine Silver Chamberstick With Snuffer by Matthew Boulton, 1825. Books - Essays A 19th portrait of large

A 19th portrait of large proportions depicting a seated lady wearing a black gown and fur shawl

The glass is hand blown and original

firmly affixed and in a good condition

Woodbridge

published by Hodder & Staughton

Fine Silver Chamberstick With Snuffer by Matthew Boulton, 1825. Books - Essays A 19th portrait of largeA scarce sterling silver chamberstick with conical snuffer, the chamberstick being fully hallmarked for the celebrated silversmith Matthew Boulton, Birmingham, 1825. The snuffer (of the same date but maker stamp of 'WC', likely William Chawner II) fits perfectly into the holder and to the top of the the chamberstick. Matthew Boulton (17281809) was a pioneering Birmingham silversmith who elevated the city's metalworking reputation through his craft. He