A SMALL COLLECTION OF ANTIQUE SILVER
AND OBJECTS OF VERTU
close plating scissor action candle snuffer - England
this "close plating" scissor action candle snuffer stands on three feet and has
fruits and floral ornaments with a pair of shells.The "close plating" is a method of applying a layer of silver foil to tinned steel by heat fusion and burnishing and was largely used for plating knives, scissors, spurs and the like. The burnishing brought silver to a high finish by rubbing the surface with a hard smooth object such as agate or other hardstone, a dog's tooth or very high grade steel.
This snuffer is unmarked but very likely has English origin and was made between the end 18th / beginning 19th century. The snuffer is coupled with an "old Sheffield" tray.
The candle snuffer is 7 in. long (cm. 18) and was bought from an Italian dealer at an Antique Fair.
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