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Oblong silver snuffer tray

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Made in Edinburgh

Postcard of Oblong silver snuffer tray.
000-100-000-991-C
© National Museums Scotland

Oblong silver snuffer tray

A snuffer tray was used to hold the scissor-like instrument known as a pair of snuffers. Snuffers were used to snip out candle flames. This silver example was made by Edinburgh silversmith Harry Bethune, in 1718-9.

The snuffer tray has rounded ends and four hoof feet.


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Online ID: 000-100-000-991-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.MEQ 862
Date: 1718 - 1719
1718-9
Material: Silver. Inscription: H B; castle [Edinburgh]; EP; O
Dimensions: 50 mm H x 186 mm L x 101 mm W
What: Tray, snuffer
Subject: Gold and silver (NMAS Classification)
Who: Edward Penman, assay master
Henry Bethune, Edinburgh (Silversmith)
Where: Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh
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Description: Oblong silver snuffer tray with rounded ends and four hoof feet, by Henry Bethune, Edinburgh, 1718 - 1719
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