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This magnificent antique Spanish chamberstick beautifully merges classic Renaissance styling with late 19th-century European romanticism. It features a finely scalloped sea shell basin paired with an incredibly detailed, textured serpent handle. The snake's coiled body serves as a practical thumbpiece, snaking down the flutes of the shell to anchor a single taper candle socket designed to catch dripping wax.
Authentic Maker Provenance:The piece features a rare, complete double-hallmark set from PlaterÃa Meneses, the historic silversmithing house founded in Madrid in 1840, celebrated as an official supplier to the Spanish Royal Family:
Text Stamp: Crisp, legible block text reading "MENESES MADRID" stamped near the handle base.
Workshop Mark: An official, deeply struck gothic letter "M" logo enclosed in a radiant sunburst border, verifying it as an authentic 19th-century Spanish silver-plated creation.
Dimensions:
Length: 6 inches
Width: 5 inches
Height: 3 inches
Condition:
Lightly polished. Features a beautiful, naturally aged patina with areas of visible plate loss, minor surface scratches, and small spots of base-metal exposure inside the fluted grooves of the shell.Please review all close-up photos carefully to evaluate condition. Both manufacturer stamps remain beautifully crisp and fully readable.
An exceptional, dramatic conversation piece for collectors of antique serpent/snake decor, coastal luxury accents, or historic European silver!
