The Butler Hoard - 1st July 2025
Lot 308
A GEORGE III OLD SHEFFIELD PLATE CANDLE SNUFFERS STAND
Estimate £200 - £300
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Description
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