DUTCH / FRENCH SILVER MINIATURE CHAMBERSTICK, having a single capital on a six-lobed saucer, handle attached to side. Handle impressed with a French guaranty small objects hallmark of an ax, utilized between 1798 and 1819, it was also used in the Netherlands from 1811 to 1814 during the annexation to the French Empire, possibly other worn hallmarks, possibly marked later, unknown silver fineness. Total weight: 0.215 ozt. Late 18th/early 19th century, or possibly earlier. 3/8" HOA, 2" LOA.
Provenance: The Eleanor V. Lakin Collection, Boonsboro, MD.
Catalogue Note: The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam has a similar Dutch example dating to c.1675-c.1725 (object no. BK-NM-11177-112-A).

Good to very good overall condition with minor wear and surface scratches, lacking part of handle, a short split to capital at rim, likely repair at base of capital, some slight bending to handle, and some minor denting including a moderate dent to saucer at base of capital.