Rare Antique c1900 Copper Brass Lizard Skin Arts Crafts Chamberstick Candlestick

Description

View Rare Antique c1900 Copper Brass Lizard Skin Arts Crafts Chamberstick Candlestick with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. The exact original function of this piece has not been conclusively identified. Based on its form and construction, it may have been intended as a chamberstick / portable candle holder, match holder, spill holder, or another type of early desk or tabletop accessory. Unusual antique-style metalware piece featuring a distinctive reptile / lizard-skin textured surface, raised rolled edges, and a central cylindrical holder mounted to an organically shaped tray. The exact original function of this piece has not been conclusively identified. Based on its form and construction, it may have been intended as a chamberstick / portable candle holder, match holder, spill holder, or another type of early desk or tabletop accessory. The central cylindrical section appears designed to hold or support an insert, candle fitting, matches, or another removable component, although no additional insert is currently present. The tray and central body appear to be made from a copper-colored or copper-rich metal, while some contrasting yellow-toned trim may be brass, bronze, or another copper alloy. The exact metal composition has not been professionally tested, so no specific alloy is guaranteed. The surface features a highly distinctive embossed or pressed reptile-skin pattern, sometimes described in period decorative metalwork as “lizard skin,” “crocodile skin,” or reptile-textured metalwork. This type of textured copper and brass decorative finish is strongly associated with British Arts & Crafts and Art Nouveau metalwork from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Stylistically, the piece appears consistent with metalware produced approximately c.1895–1915, during the late Victorian / Edwardian Arts & Crafts period. Similar textured metalwork was produced by several British workshops and manufacturers of the era, including firms such as Joseph Sankey & Sons, as well as other Arts & Crafts metalworkers. No maker’s mark, signature, registration number, or country mark has been found on this example, so the manufacturer and country of origin are not being represented as confirmed. The construction appears to involve shaped and embossed sheet metal, rolled and raised edges, decorative punched details, and separately attached metal components. The central holder is thicker than the surrounding tray and incorporates contrasting metal trim around the upper edge and body. The small punched / embossed circular details visible along raised areas appear to be part of the construction or decorative finishing rather than a confirmed maker’s mark. The overall form, aged surface, oxidation, verdigris, darkened patina, and wear are consistent with significant age. The piece has not been polished or aggressively cleaned, in order to preserve the existing surface and patina. Approximate details: * Weight: approximately 90 grams * Material: appears to be copper, brass, bronze, or other copper-based alloys * Style: Arts & Crafts / Art Nouveau * Estimated period: approximately c.1895–1915 * Possible origin: United Kingdom / England * Possible use: chamberstick, candle holder, match holder, spill holder, or tabletop accessory * Maker: unknown / unmarked * Surface: embossed reptile / lizard / crocodile-skin style texture * Construction: formed sheet metal with separately attached central holder and decorative trim Condition: Antique condition with age-related surface wear, oxidation, patina, darkening, verdigris, small marks, and irregularities consistent with age and handmade or hand-finished metalwork. No attempt has been made to restore the original finish. Please review all photos carefully, as they are an important part of the description. Because the piece is unmarked and its precise function and maker have not been confirmed, all references to date, origin, material, and use are based on visual comparison, construction, period style, and known examples of similar Arts & Crafts metalware. This is a distinctive and unusual piece with strong decorative appeal and an uncommon reptile-textured surface, making it especially interesting for collectors of antique copper, Arts & Crafts metalwork, early 20th-century decorative arts, chambersticks, match holders, and unusual desk or tabletop objects. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Metalware › Copper.

Object Type

Candle Holder

Material

Copper

Handmade

Yes

Country of Origin

United Kingdom

California Prop 65 Warning

No