Lot 195
A George III pair of silver scissor action candle snuffers, with foliate scroll stems leading to...
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Lot 195
A George III pair of silver scissor action candle snuffers, with foliate scroll stems leading to...
Lot 195
Lot Description
A George III pair of silver scissor action candle snuffers, with foliate scroll stems leading to ring handles with ribbed detail, the chamber decorated with trailing leaves surrounding a central crest, hallmarked London 1775, maker possibly John Buckett. Together with an early Victorian associated snuffer tray with shaped acanthus leaf border enclosing further foliate motifs and monogram to the centre, hallmarked Henry Wilkinson & Co., Sheffield 1848. Length of snuffers measures 6 3/4 inches (17 cm), length of tray measures 9 3/8 inches (24 cm), gross weight 9.86 ozt (306.7 grams).
Postage: Auction Default
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Condition Report
Both the snuffers and tray display general surface scratches, marks, wear and tarnishing commensurate with the age and use. On the snuffers, there is more wear and some rounding to edges and protruding areas. Also some loss of detail to engraved and raised decoration. Scissor action is still in working order. Hallmarks and part hallmarks to interior of chamber are fairly clear and legible. The tray displays some heavier tarnishing, also some deeper scratches are visible. Some slight distortion to maker's mark but still legible. Other marks are clear and legible.
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