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The Silver Cabinet has dated this piece to the Georgian era.
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
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The Silver Cabinet has dated this piece to the Georgian era.
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Georgian Old Sheffield Plate Candle Snuffers and Tray
