Chamber candlestick (one of a pair) 1805 - 1806

This silver candlestick, one of a pair, was crafted by English silversmith John Mewburn between 1805 and 1806. The candlestick, with its conical snuffer, sits on a shallow, rounded base, highlighting the elegant simplicity of early 19th-century design. The piece is a testament to Mewburn’s skills, a reflection of his artistic sensibility and the refined tastes of the era. Now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, this candlestick provides a glimpse into the world of 19th-century domestic life and the craft of silverwork.