Georgian Old Sheffield Plate Candle Snuffers and Tray

18th century

Sold by The Silver Cabinet

Description

These are lovely examples of Old Sheffield Plated ware at their best: Georgian Candle Snuffers and Tray.

The tray has a typical waisted shape and stands on 4 very small bun feet. Roses and foliage abound. There is a slight wobble on the tray. There looks to be a maker's mark on the underside, possibly 2 entwined 'U's. The snuffers carry the maker's mark of John Gilbert, which was registered in 1812 in Birmingham. The closing spring action is tight. Shell design on handles and body.

Tray:

Length: 25cm

Width: 10.5cm

Snuffers:

Length: 18cm

Width: 6cm

Post and packaging are free within the UK. Overseas buyers please e-mail for postage costs and please note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying.

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Physical Dimensions

Height

25cm (9.84")

Width

10.5cm (4.13")

Depth

5cm (1.97")

Declaration

The Silver Cabinet has dated this piece to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA794236

Dealers Internal Reference

C618

Description

These are lovely examples of Old Sheffield Plated ware at their best: Georgian Candle Snuffers and Tray.

The tray has a typical waisted shape and stands on 4 very small bun feet. Roses and foliage abound. There is a slight wobble on the tray. There looks to be a maker's mark on the underside, possibly 2 entwined 'U's. The snuffers carry the maker's mark of John Gilbert, which was registered in 1812 in Birmingham. The closing spring action is tight. Shell design on handles and body.

Tray:

Length: 25cm

Width: 10.5cm

Snuffers:

Length: 18cm

Width: 6cm

Post and packaging are free within the UK.

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Overseas buyers please e-mail for postage costs and please note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost.

The Silver Cabinet

These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying.

Payment can be made via PayPal, bank transfer or cheque. A PayPal account is not needed - payment by credit or debit card can be made by pressing the ‘pay now’ button on the item page.