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Royal Worcester Candle Snuffer "Reynard"
Valerie Main Ltd
for sale €462     $502
£395

Valerie Main Ltd

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Royal Worcester Candle Snuffer "Reynard"

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Valerie Main Ltd
Description

A good Royal Worcester candle snuffer "Reynard" in perfect condition, Factory marked with a date code for c1915.

(White patches are reflections only)

Physical Dimensions
Height
10.5cm (4.13")
Width
4.5cm (1.77")
Depth
4.5cm (1.77")
Declaration

Valerie Main Ltd has dated this Royal Worcester Candle Snuffer to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1108268
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10846
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Description
A good Royal Worcester candle snuffer "Reynard" in perfect condition, Factory marked with a date code for c1915.

(White patches are reflections only)

Height
10.5cm (4.13")
Width
4.5cm (1.77")
Depth
4.5cm (1.77")
Date of Manufacture

Valerie Main Ltd has dated this Royal Worcester Candle Snuffer to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1108268
Dealers Internal Ref
10846
Valerie Main Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2012

Specialists in royal worcester and other fine english porcelain

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Valerie Main Ltd
Telephone 07860 679307 or 07974 780037
Location
Carlisle
Cumbria
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/valeriemainltd
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Valerie Main Ltd
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A porcelain candle snuffer shaped as an anthropomorphic fox wearing a black academic gown and mortarboard cap while holding a book.
Royal Worcester candle snuffer "Reynard"
Ref: SA1108268
A porcelain candle snuffer shaped as an anthropomorphic fox wearing a black academic gown and mortarboard cap while holding a book.
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Ceramic candle snuffers, popularised during the nineteenth century, were designed to extinguish candle flames safely without scattering hot wax or soot. Prominent English manufactories produced these functional items in whimsical and anthropomorphic forms, blending utility with decorative appeal.

These pieces were typically cast from fine porcelain before undergoing an initial firing process. Craftsmen then applied hand-painted enamel details, glazes, and gilded highlights, followed by secondary kiln firings to set the decoration permanently.

Authentic Royal Worcester items generally feature printed or impressed factory marks inside the hollow base, often accompanied by date codes or model numbers. Genuine pieces demonstrate fine hand-painted detailing, crisp moulding around facial features, and smooth rim finishing.

Small figural snuffers add narrative depth when displayed on a mantelpiece, placed atop stacked art books, or arranged alongside brass candlesticks on a sideboard. Their compact scale makes them ideal accent pieces for curio cabinets and shelving units.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth or a natural bristle brush. Avoid immersing gilded or overglaze-painted porcelain in water or using harsh chemical solvents, as these can wear away gilded accents and hand-painted pigments over time.
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