GROUP OF BRASS SNUFFERS, LATE 17TH CENTURY AND LATER

Comprising a chamberstick with snuffer with engraved crest of William Stanhope, 1st Earl of Harrington, early 18th century, an engraved Nuremberg snuffer with maker's mark for Leonard Guilden, late 17th century, an hourglass tray with snuffer, mid-18th century, and a molded tray with feet with snuffer, mid-18th century. Snuffers and trays probably associated. 4 pieces.

The Stanhope chamberstick and snuffer: Jonathan Trace, New York.
The Leonard Guilden snuffer: Joe Kindig, York, Pennsylvania.

Snuffers with trays probably associated. Usual scratches, dents, and marks consistent with use and age. One dish with some soldering to one edge.
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