Antique Georgian Silver Filigree Bougie Box Chamberstick Candlestick 1780c Sculpture The Complete Graphic Work

The Complete Graphic Work

radio theater

13" tall X 8

each top is fitted with a green baize/felt playing surface and at each corner is an inlaid playing card

no condition problems or restoration

Antique Georgian Silver Filigree Bougie Box Chamberstick Candlestick 1780c Sculpture The Complete Graphic WorkAn rare Georgian sterling silver filigree bougie box, chamberstick, circa 1780. A "bougie box" was a cylindrical container holding a coiled wax taper, mostly used for light often as a nighttime chamberstick. This very elegant silver bougie box is of cylindrical shape and is finely constructed from silver filigree. The box with its original lid and a hinged handle, the original candle snuffer is also present and attaches to the box with a hook. There