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ANTIQUE #SA660204

Victorian Silver & Baleen Candle Snuffer London 1855

Status: This item has been sold
Sold by: Woodbridge Antiques

A superb Victorian silver and baleen Candle Snuffer. This Snuffer is very nicely sized and is a lovely substantial weight to hold in the hand : (it does not feel flimsy: 67 grams approx). The conical shaped snuffer bears hallmarks on one side for the London Assay Office with a date mark for 1855 and Lion Passant indicating the finest sterling. The silver maker''s mark is also clearly visible for John Samuel Hunt. The handle is a beautifully carved baleen (whale bone) in a twisted design and is a deep rich brown colour.
 
 
 
A lovely item, iconic Victorian styling in wonderful antique condition.
 
 
 
Hallmarks and Maker''s Marks: London 1855 by John Samuel Hunt
 
 
 
Measurements:
 
Length: 33.5 cm approx.
 
Length of conical silver snuffer: 8.5 cm approx.
 
Weight: 67 grams approx.
 
 
 
 
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Antique SA660204 shown on this page was made in the Victorian Era. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
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Woodbridge Antiques
Specialists in quality antique silver, fine jewellery & accessories
Suffolk
United Kingdom
Tel: 01394 387 210
STATUS
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD