Lot 394
New York - An American mid 18th century chamberstick
Auction: 1 June 2011 at 12:00 BST
£750
Description
Benjamin Halstead, New York circa 1765, the shallow dish with ring handle with moulded thumbpiece, centrally set sconce with flared drip pan
Dimensions
12cm diameter, 4.5oz
Footnote
Benjamin Halstead working in Maiden Lane late 18th century, Freeman in 1764, seemingly better known as small workers and specialising later making thimbles