Chamber candlestick 1760 - 1762

David Herbert crafted this chamber candlestick in the eighteenth century, a time when light was precious and carefully managed. The candlestick itself, made of gleaming silver, features a circular base to catch drips and a handle for easy carrying. The circle, a prominent motif, is not merely functional; it speaks to deeper meanings. Since antiquity, the circle has symbolized continuity, wholeness, and the eternal return. We see this echoed in Renaissance paintings where halos signify divinity. The handle's circular form in this candlestick connects us back to those ancient notions of completeness. Yet, here, it is applied to an object of everyday use, reflecting how sacred symbols are often adapted and integrated into secular life. This cyclical journey reminds us that symbols never truly disappear; they resurface, evolve, and find new contexts, engaging our subconscious in ways we scarcely recognize.