A late 17th century silver taper stick, maker's mark only, E.B with a rosette below, circa 1685, cylindrical stem, ring handle with a scroll motif, on a spread circular base on four bun feet, diameter 8cm, approx. weight 3.1oz. Provenance: A Private Collection. The underside of the base with a sticker 'C.I.N.O.A International Art Treasures Exhibition Victorian and Albert Museum, 1962, Exhibit No. 300'.