Here we have a beautiful untouched signed Gustav Stickley hammered copper candlestick.  Notice the craftsmanship in the handle and the hammering on the shaft.  If you're a collector of fine and important metal work, this one is a great example to have in your collection.

Here are two great examples of the ribbon strap sconces.  Notice the variation in size and color.  The sconce on the right has a somewhat heavier gauge copper than the one on the left.  I tend to believe the one on the right may be OMS while the one on the left may be Benedict Studios judging by the weight and construction of the floral drip cups.  Both of these are unsigned.  These are very similar to the Gus Strap sconces with the difference being in the design of the drip cups.

A rare Gustav Stickley Craftsman Workshops hammered copper candlestick.  This candlestick is very similar to the Roycroft Tulip sticks that also rarely pop up in the market.  It is believed that Victor Toothaker, who worked for the Roycroft Copper Shop also did some design work for Gustav Stickley.  I think it is safe to say this stick is proof of that.  Photo courtesy of Dalton's American Decorative Arts.

This is a great Gustav Stickley sconce that doesn't show up to often.  Not to many people recognize the form but it is Gus.  Photo courtesy of Rago Arts.

A great little Benedict Studio single candlestick.  Although unsigned, this is a well documented form.  The hammering and gauge of copper are typical of Benedict Studio pieces.

A great little signed Onondaga Metal Shops hammered copper chamberstick.  Notice the similarities between this piece and the one above it.  Photo courtesy of Treadway Galleries.

This a fine pair of Onondaga Metal Shops hammered copper chambersticks with original patina.  The heavy gauge copper and the weight of these little guys is a dead give away.

This is a great signed Benedict Studio chamberstick.  This one is all copper with a wonderful tappered shaft and elegant angular handle.  Untouched original patina.

Another example of the chamberstick above only unsigned and done in brass.

This is a signed Benedict Studio candlestick.  This is a classic example of what "Not to do" when you find an item like this.  Although you're tempted to clean what seems to be years of dirt and grime away, you would actually be ruining one of the better finishes produced during this time.  Benedict Studios pieces display a dark and rich patina that is very hard to duplicate today.  So word to the wise, leave it alone!!!

Although unsigned, this has the heft and style of a classic Onondaga Metal Shops piece.  The heavy gauge copper and style of hammering are typical of what you would find in an OMS piece.  The Benedict counterpart of this stick seen above is much lighter and is made of  a lighter gauge copper.  The shafts on OMS sticks like this one tend to be slightly thinner in nature yet the gauge  of copper is  much heavier.  This is a well documented form and and is looking for a mate.  Hint Hint.

Here we have another signed OMS candlestick.  Notice the variation in the drip cup and the placement of the handles on the shaft compared to the candlestick above.

Another version of the Benedict Studios candlesticks.  Notice the variation in the handles. Photo courtesy of Treadway Galleries.

This is another variation of the Benedict Studios hammered copper candlesticks.  Notice how the base of these candlesticks transition into the shaft of the stick.  The handles on these are great as well.  Photo courtesy of JMWGallery.

A great early signed OMS chamberstick.  This piece is made of fairly heavy gauge copper and is rather heavy for it's size.

Another great candlestick form by Benedict Studio.  This one was cleaned in the past but like the others will mellow with age.  Nice wide base and attached handles.  These candlesticks were usually assembled using threaded rods and four or six sided nuts to hold them together.  Some bases were enclosed with copper while others like the "D" handle candlestick were less refined.

This is a great set of matching candlesticks by Benedict Studios.  Notice the floral motif at both ends of the stick.  This set is a little lighter than the OMS versions seen below.  Another example of what "Not to do" to the finish.  I'll most likely have a finish put on these in the future.

The OMS version of the candlestick above.  Much heavier gauge copper and still retains the original patina.  This is how you want to find them.  Notice the slight variation in the handles, drip cups and flowers on this stick compared to the one below.

This one is signed OMS and retains the original patina as well.  This one has slight variations to the one above and is slightly smaller.  Just a testiment to the skills that went into these unique hand made beauties.

Here is another great varation of some Benedict Studios candlesticks.  Notice the subtle floral motif at the base of the shaft and the combination of curves and angles in the handles.  Photo courtesy of Rago Arts.

Another great example of an original untouched signed Benedict chamberstick.  This is an early piece signed with the Anvil mark.  The color and hammering on this piece is a textbook example of what to look for when collecting this type of art metal.

Early signed Benedict Studio combination chamberstick and match holder.  Havn't seen to many of these around.  Notice the signature form of the match holder.  Benedict used this form consistently on many of their match holders.

A great Benedict Studio "D" handle candlestick.  Original patina, just the way you want to find them.  Benedict made a few variations of this form most of which varied in composition of materials and variations on the drip cups and bases.

Another version of the candlestick above minus the handle.  Notice the difference in the base on this one.

Yet another version of the "D" handle stick.  This one displays both copper and brass, with the brass portion of the stick represented in the handle.

A nice signed OMS chamberstick done in copper with original patina showing some signs of wear.  This form was produced by many firms of the time such as Robert Jarvie, Heintz Art Metal, Gustav Stickley and Benedict Studios.  The forms were very similar in nature and you might run across a signed piece if you're lucky.  Photo courtesy of Rago Arts.