Lot 253 , A pair of George III silver candle snuffers and similar tray, tray length 250mm, weight 12.4oz/386grms.

A pair of George III silver candle snuffers and similar tray, the tray hallmarked London 1809, makers Robert Hennell I & Samuel Hennell, the snuffers, London 1812, makers Wilkes & John Booth, the tray of shaped rectangular form with gadrooned borders and cast shell decoration, both initialled or monogrammed,
tray length 250mm, weight 12.4oz/386grms.
Estimate £300-500

The tray has an engraved initial B and a couple of tiny pin dinks along with some minor surface scratches, commensurate with age, otherwise the overall condition is good. Hallmarks clear.
Snuffers are engraved with an ornate monogram which appears to be RGD??. Other than a few minor surface nicks the overall condition is good. Hall marks clear.


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Sold for £650