August Americana
Description:
Two Brass Snuffer and Stand/Tray Sets, England and France, third quarter 18th century, upright stand with shaped square base and scissor snuffer; and a tray with lobed handle and scissor snuffer, lg. to 10 in.
Provenance: The tray and snuffer from the Katherine Prentis Murphy Collection, Skinner, September 24, 1983, Lot 202.
Estimate $300-500
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Stephen L. Fletcher
Partner/Executive Vice President and Chief Auctioneer
Director of American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3000
Christopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3200
Paul O’Hara
Business Administrator, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3224
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