Chambersticks were designed to be used in the bed chamber, and to be carried up to bed. The name is directly related to the purpose of the item, as chambersticks were mainly used for escorting one to and around their chambers without getting wax everywhere.
Antique silver chambersticks are easy to differentiate from other candlesticks as they feature a large drip pan for wax and a side handle. Some chambersticks have a detachable snuffer and the central column has a cavity for a wick trimmer.
Chambersticks were also shorter than most candlesticks, as the light was not needed to illuminate the entire room, just to light the way to bed and possibly to read whilst in bed.
Here at William Walter Antiques, we have a large selection of chambersticks to choose from.
