J. S. C. Kessler (1819 - 1854) - Chamberstick - .813 silver

Rare wax taper holder from Berlin, Germany, by the silversmith J.S.C. Kessler. Wax taper holder with lid and wick cutter.

The tremolo line is present on antique silver objects (silver authenticity).
Hallmark of the Berlin bear with K, C and H.

Tremulation line: The tremulation line is the zigzag line visible on some old silver objects. It was created when the assayer or assay master took a sample during the inspection of the piece. Since pure silver is too soft to work and can only be processed in combination with other metals (alloys), the prescribed silver content (which can vary from city to city and country) was checked after the assayer's mark was stamped. The assayer, appointed by the guilds, took a sample of silver with a flat graver. This process created the zigzag line. Only after this test did the "valid" piece receive the corresponding city mark, or fineness stamp, the assay mark. Silver suit


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