David Pickett Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
The snips have a good solid mechanism with a double action releasing a central internal blade. The internal steel blade bears the word 'Warranted'.
The condition is very good overall, with only minor age related wear and slight copper bleed to the raised edges of the tray.
Weight approx 381g.
Tray measures approx 22.5cm x 10cm
Snips - length approx 18cm. Height approx 5cm
David Pickett Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
Specialists in old sheffield plate
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A Fine Pair of Old Sheffield Plated Candle Snuffer Snips on Tray
