A rare George III Snuffer Tray and Scissors. The Tray made in London in 1777 by William Taylor and the Scissors made in London in 1779 by John Buckett.

A rare George III Snuffer Tray and Scissors. The Tray made in London in 1777 by William Taylor and the Scissors made in London in 1779 by John Buckett.
A rare George III Snuffer Tray and Scissors. The Tray made in London in 1777 by William Taylor and the Scissors made in London in 1779 by John Buckett.
A rare George III Snuffer Tray and Scissors. The Tray made in London in 1777 by William Taylor and the Scissors made in London in 1779 by John Buckett.
A rare George III Snuffer Tray and Scissors. The Tray made in London in 1777 by William Taylor and the Scissors made in London in 1779 by John Buckett.
A rare George III Snuffer Tray and Scissors. The Tray made in London in 1777 by William Taylor and the Scissors made in London in 1779 by John Buckett.
A rare George III Snuffer Tray and Scissors. The Tray made in London in 1777 by William Taylor and the Scissors made in London in 1779 by John Buckett.
A rare George III Snuffer Tray and Scissors. The Tray made in London in 1777 by William Taylor and the Scissors made in London in 1779 by John Buckett.
A rare George III Snuffer Tray and Scissors. The Tray made in London in 1777 by William Taylor and the Scissors made in London in 1779 by John Buckett.

A rare George III Snuffer Tray and Scissors. The Tray made in London in 1777 by William Taylor and the Scissors made in London in 1779 by John Buckett.

£2,950
Category

British Silver 1760-1830

Reference

295283

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The Snuffer Tray is modelled in an unusual waisted form and displays a raised rim decorated with a band of applied beading. The centre of the Tray is engraved with a contemporary Crest and the base is very well marked. The Snuffer Scissors are of typical form and are decorated with beading below the oval finger rings. The snuffing box, central boss and end are engraved with crisp bright cut designs and the same Crest, as is shown on the tray. The Scissors are in excellent condition and are very well marked. It is unusual for both a tray and snuffers to remain together after all of this time.  The scissors are nearly always by a different silversmith who would have specialised in the production of sprung tongs.  This was most certainly the case with John Buckett.

Length of Tray: 8 inches, 20cm.
Width of Tray, at the widest point: 3.1 inches, 7.75cm.
Total Weight: 10oz.

Year

1777

Country

London

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