Brass chamberstick help!?!

I'm curious about how old these are or anything you may be able to help with. Thanks

 

they look like they have honest age....

 

Might well be India brass. They are certainly an old style but my guess is recent manufacture. One photo looking down in the holder part shows poor casting, finishing, or both in the top surface. I seriously doubt that’s “old world craftsmanship.” The turned rings in some parts show no losses due to polishing over a long period.

 

Thanks so much

 

The term for this style candlestick is - Hog Scraper Candlestick

 

It's a style similar to something made back in the 1600s and 1700s, but as the others have said - something THAT old would've been polished regularly to scrape off old wax and stuff.

That's not to say they ain't pretty. I'd buy those in a heartbeat!

 

Thanks. I paid $8 for the pair, is that a good deal?

 

yes