A pair of George III snuffer trays
Auction: 14 August 2012 at 15:00 BST
Description
Patrick Robertson, Edinburgh 1783, additionally marked to underside of base Daniel Holy & Co Sheffield 1783, of oval outline with up turned ends with beaded border, the ends with pierced acanthus leaf and garland details, the central flat with engraved border enclosing crest and motto (2)
Dimensions
25cm wide, each 5oz
Footnote
Notes: items hallmarked by Patrick Robertson of Edinburgh additionally marked with Sheffield marks have been recorded on various candlesticks and related items, such as snuffer trays. It would appear that as part of his business Robertson gained access to larger manufactures producing wares and fashions not as standard in Scotland. It is likely that he added decoration and 'a Scottish style' to some of these items when they reached his workshop.