Simple tray on four squat block feet the body of waisted rectangular bowtie shape with a molded rim with flying scroll handle in the center an engraved crest with the figure of a female with long flowing hair a small bird and a stylized cross on her head not identified

Snuffer Tray

Paul de Lamerie

1714-1715

Snuff is the charred portion of a candlewick. A snuffer is an instrument resembling a pair of shears that is used for cutting the snuff from or for extinguishing candles. When not in use, snuffers rest upon a snuffer tray.

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