Portuguese Silver Set of Four Identical Snuffer Trays

Set of four Victorian silver stands by Hunt & Roskell, London English, 1874, Measures: Height 27cm, diameter 24cm These stunning silver works were made in 1874 by the leading Lo...

English Sterling silver tray with case by Elkington English, 1911 Tray: Height 5cm, diameter 51cm Case: Height 8.5cm, width 55cm, depth 55cm This charming solid silver tray is ...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George IV English sterling silver snuffer tray; an addition to our antique silverware collection. This exce...

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...