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Rare Georgian 'George III' Sterling Silver Candlewick Snuffer/Cutters

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Unusual, rare pair of Georgian (George III), sterling silver, scissor-form candle wick snuffers, London, 1804, Thomas Robinson - maker. Decorated with shells and a Tudor Rose. The snuffer works like a pair of scissors to snuff out a flame and cut the wick of a candle. A small piece of metal inside the snuffer aids in the cutting of the wick. Measures 7 1/8 inches high x 2 1/4 inches deep x 4 3/4 inches wide at widest point. Weighs 4.940 troy ounces. Dark spots in photos are reflections. In excellent condition.
  • Creator:
    Thomas Robinson 1 (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.13 in (18.12 cm)Width: 4.75 in (12.07 cm)Depth: 2.25 in (5.72 cm)
  • Style:
    George III (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1804
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU914716318601
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