Hukin & Heath (Birmingham 1894) - Blaker - Candlestick - .925 silver

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Inés Fernández
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Selected by Inés Fernández

Specialised in Spanish and Portuguese silver with over 10 years in galleries and auctions.

Estimate  € 800 - € 900
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Description from the seller

Description: A gorgeous Victorian blaker/hand candlestick with an integrated matchbox. The holder is pear-shaped and stands on three triangular feet. The matchbox is accessible via a lid at the front, allowing the flint on the bottom of the lid to be visible. The model has a curled, round handle. The candlestick is urn-shaped with a wide, flaring rim.

Origin: Birmingham, United Kingdom
Silversmith: Hukin & Heath (John Thomas Heath & John Hartshorne Middleton)
Year: 1894
Hallmarks: lion, true mark (anchor), master mark, year letter u

Condition: good
Weight: 235.4 grams
Fineness: 925/1000
Dimensions: 7.5 x 10.5 x 17 cm
*Photos form part of the description

Lot number: A-13304

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Seller's Story

Our family business has more than 40 years of experience in jewelry, diamonds, watches, silver, precious metals, coins, and banknotes. Through our more than 150 Goudwisselkantoor offices, many fine objects are offered to us. Because we are also active in Belgium and Germany as Goudwisselkantoor, Comptoir de l'Or and Goldwechselhaus, we continuously have a new and varied range of top objects. We are a member of the following trade associations: 'The Antwerp Beurs for Diamond Trade & NVMH (Dutch Association of Coin Dealers) View our current offerings on our suppliers page!
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Description: A gorgeous Victorian blaker/hand candlestick with an integrated matchbox. The holder is pear-shaped and stands on three triangular feet. The matchbox is accessible via a lid at the front, allowing the flint on the bottom of the lid to be visible. The model has a curled, round handle. The candlestick is urn-shaped with a wide, flaring rim.

Origin: Birmingham, United Kingdom
Silversmith: Hukin & Heath (John Thomas Heath & John Hartshorne Middleton)
Year: 1894
Hallmarks: lion, true mark (anchor), master mark, year letter u

Condition: good
Weight: 235.4 grams
Fineness: 925/1000
Dimensions: 7.5 x 10.5 x 17 cm
*Photos form part of the description

Lot number: A-13304

All our items are shipped by registered mail.
You can also collect the lot at one of our more than 100 offices in the Netherlands, Belgium or Germany.
Please visit the website of Goudwisselkantoor (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

Our family business has more than 40 years of experience in jewelry, diamonds, watches, silver, precious metals, coins, and banknotes. Through our more than 150 Goudwisselkantoor offices, many fine objects are offered to us. Because we are also active in Belgium and Germany as Goudwisselkantoor, Comptoir de l'Or and Goldwechselhaus, we continuously have a new and varied range of top objects. We are a member of the following trade associations: 'The Antwerp Beurs for Diamond Trade & NVMH (Dutch Association of Coin Dealers) View our current offerings on our suppliers page!
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Details

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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