1830 Antique Sterling Silver Wick Trimmers and Snuffer Tray

An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique George IV English sterling silver wick trimmers; an addition to our silver flatware collection. This exceptional pair of antique George IV sterling silver wick trimmers has a hinged scissor action. The domed anterior surface of this antique candle wick trimmer...

An excellent, fine and impressive antique Georgian English sterling silver candle snuffer / pen tray; an addition to our 18th century silverware collection. This exceptional antique Georgian sterling silver candle snuffer tray has a navette shaped form. The surface of this antique silver snuffer/pen tray is ornamented with a contemporary bright cut engraved crest depicting a centaur regardant holding and arrow on a bended bow, above the bright cut engraved initials 'WIL'. The outer circumference of the surface is encompassed with an undulating wriggle work decorated border. The raised rounded sides of the tray are embellished with pierced decorated urn designs conjoined by suspended bright cut engraved festoon ornamentation further accented with undulating pin struck decoration. The tray is further embellished with an applied bead decorated border to the rim. Either end of the tray incorporates an impressive pierced and applied scrolling leaf decorated handle accented with a pendant drop design to the inner surface. This exceptional tray was crafted by the London silversmith William Plummer who is known for his work with pierced decoration. The centaur in this stance is also a depiction of Sagittarius (otherwise known as Arcitenens), one of the twelve signs of the Zodiac. Condition This antique silver candle snuffer...

Heading : Sterling silver wick trimmer with fan decoration Date : Hallmarked in London in 1789 for Wilkes Booth Period : George III Origin : London, England Decoration : Beaded handl...

A very handsome and exceptionally heavy set of six William IV sterling silver table spoons / serving spoons in the King's Pattern. All six...