A Louis XV mid-18^th century French silver chamberstick, Paris 1746 makers mark obscured, possibly by Pierre Germain (reg. 6^th May 1744, until 12^th Jan 1783)

the shaped circular section with a moulded rim and acanthus leaves. The fiddle and thread pattern handle with a central stylised leaf. Engraved to well with traces of a coat of arms below a Count’s coronet. Marked underneath with obscured makers mark P?, date letter F (28^th Nov 1746 – 14^th Oct 1747), charge mark for small silver items of Antoine Leschaudel (active 1^st Oct 1744 – 1^st Oct 1750), discharge to the capital.

Length – 21.9 cm / 8.7 inches

Weight – 217 grams / 6.98 ozt

Bougeoir à main en argent épogue Louis XVI, Paris 1746 éventuellement par Pierre Germain