Antique Georgian Silver Filigree Bougie Box Chamberstick Candlestick 1780c Mid-Century Modern The cabinet is also fitted

The cabinet is also fitted with two original smoked glass shelves

The base having two candle sconces supported by carved brackets and standing on bun feet

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Antique Georgian Silver Filigree Bougie Box Chamberstick Candlestick 1780c Mid-Century Modern The cabinet is also fittedAn 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