Price
£1250.00This object is eligible for a Certificate of BADA Provenance
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Antique Silver George III Snuffer (wick trimmer and tray) made in 1811. The tray is made in Sheffield by John Roberts and Co and the snuffers are made by the specialist makers Wilkes and John Booth of London. Both pieces bear the original initials ‘W’ and are in good condition. A fine set and on a historical note John Booths grandson John Wilkes Booth was the man who assassinated Abraham Lincoln. Due to the collapse in the snuffer trade owing to the invention of candles who’s wicks didn’t need trimming, the Booth family emigrated to the United States.
Dimensions
Length of Tray 22 cms Width 9.7 cms Snuffers Length 17.7 cmsWeight
9.4 Troy ozsCondition report
GoodStock number
W41x45The BADA Standard
- Since 1918, BADA has been the leading association for the antiques and fine art trade
- Members are elected for their knowledge, integrity and quality of stock
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- Our dealers’ membership is reviewed and renewed annually
- Bada.org is a non-profit site: clients deal directly with members and they pay no hidden fees
