Home

Antique Candlesticks

Antique Candle Snuffers

Born in 1774 and last in the line of the Bateman dynasty of silversmiths.

Second son of Jonathan and Ann Bateman, and grandson of Hester. Apprenticed in 1789 and free on the 6 February 1799. First mark entered in 1799 in partnership with Peter and Ann, January 1800. Address: Bunhill Row. Second mark with Peter in 1805. Working alone from 1815.

He sold the family business in around 1840 and died in Stoke Newington in 1850.

William Bateman

Antique Silver George III Chamberstick made in 1818

Henry Chawner became a freeman of the Goldsmiths’ Company on 7 December 1785 and entered his first mark as a plateworker on 11 November 1786. On 2 March 1789, he married Miss Hore, daughter and heiress of Edward Hore, of Esher, Surrey.

He entered into partnership with John Emes in 1796 and from about 1798 seems to have retired from silversmithing (he married well!) He seems to have had financial input into John Emes’ firm and then the Barnard Family. His hallmark is often seen on finely made teaware.

Chawner retired to the Manor House, Newton Valance, which, with the surrounding estate, he had purchased in 1810. He is said to have: “converted the old house into domestic offices and added thereto a villa, in the Grecian style. It contains a large collection of paintings and other works of art, amongst which is the Angouleme China vase, mounted in ormolu… The same that was rejected by George IV for whom it was ordered, in consequence of a small fire flaw which came in the burning.” Chawner died there in March, 1851.

Henry Chawner

Antique Silver George III Snuffer and Tray made in 1789

John Buckett (from Grimwade's London Goldsmiths 1697 - 1837)

There is no record of apprenticeship or freedom.

Only mark entered as sword cutler, 28th January 1760. Address: St James's Street, Westminster. Signs as "Bukett" but appears as John Buckett, sword cutler, at the above address, in the Parl. Report list 1773.

John Buckett

Antique Silver George III Snuffer and  Matching Tray made in 1786

When you want to create an ambience, candlelight is perfect. Candlesticks and candelabra add atmosphere and a decorative element on special occasions.

Antique Candle Snuffers

Antique Candle Snuffers

Filter

Availability

Maker

Period

Monarch