Lot
684
A pair of Queen Anne silver candle-snuffers and stand
MARK OF MATTHEW COOPER, LONDON, 1704
Price realised
GBP 11,950
Estimate
GBP 7,000 - GBP 9,000
A pair of Queen Anne silver candle-snuffers and stand
Mark of Matthew Cooper, London, 1704
The scissor-action snuffers with oblong socket on stepped rectangular base with canted angles, with faceted baluster stem and double scroll handle, the snuffers engraved with a coat-of-arms, the stand with a crest, marked on stand base, snuffer interior and both arms
7¾in. (19.5cm.) high
11oz. (372gr.)
The arms are those of Browne
Provenance
A Lady; Christie's London, 12 July 1983, lot 193