A George III Snuffer Tray and matching George III Snuffer Scissors (1780 to 1786 England)
Item Description / Dealer Expertise
The Snuffer Scissors were made in London in 1780 by John Buckett and are of typical form, being decorated with beaded borders. The arms are also decorated with beading and pierced with bluebell motifs. The Snuffer Tray was made in London in 1786 by Henry Chawner and is oval in form with a raised beaded border. Each end is pierced with a Neo-Classical urn and the main body is engraved with various bright cut bands and crossed floral garlands. Both the Scissors and Tray are engraved with the same contemporary Crest.
Length of tray: 10 inches
Length of scissors: 6.5 inches.
Total Weight: 8oz
CHAWNER, LONDON
Type
Artist/Maker
Country of origin
England
Started working
Circa 1786
Stopped working
1796
BUCKETT
Type
Artist/Maker
Country of origin
London, England
Started working
Circa 1760
Price
gbp 2350.00 (Pound Sterling)
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Status
FOR SALE
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Mary Cooke Antiques Ltd
Mary Cooke Antiques Ltd
12 The Old Power Station
121 Mortlake High Street
London
SW14 8SN
England
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JOHN BUCKETT (worked from c.1760),
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