Chamberstick Owned by Capt. Swift

Object/Artifact

Island County Historical Society

Name/Title

Chamberstick Owned by Capt. Swift

Entry/Object ID

1991.007.082

Description

Candlestick holder belonging to Captain James Henry Swift. Used on the ship "Sharon"

Use

Chambersticks were small portable candle holders used for lighting during the night. They were typically made of metal, such as brass or pewter, and featured a handle for easy carrying.

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term

Chamberstick

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Candlestick

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Candleholder

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Lighting Holders

Nomenclature Class

Lighting Equipment

Nomenclature Category

Category 02: Furnishings

Material

Tin

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Swift, Capt. James Henry