The Butler Hoard - 01 Jul 2025
A GEORGE III OLD SHEFFIELD PLATE CANDLE SNUFFERS STAND
A GEORGE III OLD SHEFFIELD PLATE CANDLE SNUFFERS STAND
BY MATTHEW BOULTON, (1728-1809), BIRMINGHAM, C.1760
of rounded rectangular form, with gadrooned rim, the centre of the flat well engraved with a family crest with the motto 'SPERO MELIORA' (hope for better things) atop the monogram 'JJH', maker's marks to underside
23.5cm wide