Silver, Vertu, Coins & Medals - 19th & 20th July - 19th July 2016

Lot 252

A George III silver snuffer's tray and a pair of scissor snuffers

Estimate £500 - £700

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Description

A George III silver snuffer's tray and a pair of scissor snuffers,

possibly by Hannam and Carter, London 1765, the scissors by J. Bucket, London 1782,

shaped rectangular form, shell and gadroon border, scroll handle, engraved with a crest, on four webbed hoof feet, length 20.3cm, the scissors with bright-cut decoration, engraved with an armorial, length 15.8cm, approx. total weight 12oz. (2)