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17th Century Oval-based Enamelled Candlestick

Material: Copper alloy with enamel inlay Dimensions: Height: 22cm / 8 ⅝in Place of Origin: London, England Date: Circa 1645 – 1690 Maker or Retailer: Almost certainly Stephen Pilcherd and Anthony Hatch Present Location:...

English Dated Tobacco Box

Material: Gilding metal: copper alloy with 5-15% zinc Dimensions: Length: 10cm / 4in, Width: 8cm / 3 ⅛in Place of Origin: England Date: Dated 1741 Maker or Retailer: Unknown Present Location: Private collection Explanation:...

Mapplebeck & Lowe Snuffers and Tray

Material: Snuffers: Cast and worked steel with close plated handles,Tray: Old Sheffield Plate with tinned underside Dimensions: Snuffers length: 18cm / 7in, Tray length: 27cm / 10 ⅝in Place of Origin: Birmingham, England Date:...

Bar-grate Toaster

Material: Wrought iron Dimensions: Height: 23cm / 9in, Width: 46cm / 18 ⅛in, Maximum adjustable depth including handle: 37cm / 14 ½in Place of Origin: British Isles Date: Probably 18th or possibly early 19th...

Pair of Joseph Hinks Candlesticks

Material: Brass and iron Dimensions: Height: 13cm / 5 ⅛in, Base diameter: 12.7cm / 5in Place of Origin: Birmingham, England Date: Circa 1890 Maker or Retailer: Joseph Hinks & Son Present Location: Private collection...

17th Century Mid-drip Enamelled Candlestick

Material: Cast brass, enamelled Dimensions: Height: 24.8cm / 9 ½in, Base diameter: 17.8cm / 7in Place of Origin: London Date: Circa 1650 Maker or Retailer: Almost certainly Anthony Hatch and Stephen Pilcherd Present Location:...

Britannia Metal Teapot

Material: Britannia metal with fruitwood handle and ivory finial Dimensions: Overall height: 17.5cm / 6 ⅞in Place of Origin: Sheffield, England Date: Circa 1790 Maker or Retailer: John Vickers Present Location: Private collection Explanation:...

Candle Snuffer and Douter

Material: Brass Dimensions: Length: 16. 2cm / 6 ⅜in Place of Origin: England Date: Late 18th to mid-19th century Maker or Retailer: Unknown Present Location: Private collection Explanation: Until the mid 19th century, when...

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