Hukin & Heath (Birmingham 1894) - Blaker - Candlestick - .925 silver
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An antique Victoria style blaker/hand candlestick by Hukin & Heath (Birmingham 1894) in silver, with an integrated matchbox, a pear-shaped holder on three triangular feet, a front-deck hidden flint, a curled round handle, and an urn-form candle holder with a wide rim, weighing 235.4 g and measuring 7.5 x 10.5 x 17 cm, in good condition with minor signs of aging and small stains.
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Description from the seller
Description: A beautiful Victorian snuffer/hand candle holder with an integrated matchbox. The holder is pear-shaped and sits on three triangular legs. The matchbox is accessible via a lid at the front, through which the striker at the bottom of the lid is visible. The model features a curved, round handle. The candlestick is urn-shaped with a broad, flaring rim.
Origin: Birmingham, United Kingdom
Silversmith: Hukin & Heath (John Thomas Heath & John Hartshorne Middleton)
Year: 1894
Hallmarks: lion, town mark (anchor), master mark, year letter u
Condition: in good condition
Weight: 235.4 g
Content: 925/1000
Dimensions: 7.5 x 10.5 x 17 cm
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Auction lot number: A-13304
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Seller's Story
Translated by Google TranslateDescription: A beautiful Victorian snuffer/hand candle holder with an integrated matchbox. The holder is pear-shaped and sits on three triangular legs. The matchbox is accessible via a lid at the front, through which the striker at the bottom of the lid is visible. The model features a curved, round handle. The candlestick is urn-shaped with a broad, flaring rim.
Origin: Birmingham, United Kingdom
Silversmith: Hukin & Heath (John Thomas Heath & John Hartshorne Middleton)
Year: 1894
Hallmarks: lion, town mark (anchor), master mark, year letter u
Condition: in good condition
Weight: 235.4 g
Content: 925/1000
Dimensions: 7.5 x 10.5 x 17 cm
*Photos are part of the description
Auction lot number: A-13304
All of our items are sent by registered post.
You can also pick up the lot at one of our more than 100 offices in the Netherlands, Belgium or Germany.
Please visit the Goudwisselkantoor website (for NL and BE) Comptoir de l’Or (for BE) or Goldwechselhaus (for DE) for the nearest location.
Please indicate your preference to us via your Catawiki account..
Seller's Story
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Era
1400-1900
Style subtype
Victorian
Gross weight
235.4 g
Silver type
.925 silver
Specific region of origin
Birmingham
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Material
Silver
Designer/artist/maker
Hukin & Heath (Birmingham 1894) - Blaker
Style
Antique
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
7.5 cm
Width
10.5 cm
Depth
17 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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