George Gibbs silvered steel wick trimmer (c. 1808) Figurative Queen Street (bottom center)

Queen Street (bottom center)

lower right: A

Square faience tile of a galleon under sail with raised outlines

SKU: 4812

14” (seat depth)

George Gibbs silvered steel wick trimmer (c. 1808) Figurative Queen Street (bottom center)Rare Birmingham cast steel & silver wick trimmer with the impressed makers mark and lion passant (which indicates sterling silver). The trimmer is raised on three short posts, one each at the finger rings and one at the wax pick. The wick collection box is fitted with a guillotine action blade and embellished with scallop shells and flowers. The trimmer is impressed with the makers mark of G. Gibbs. Birmingham, England, after 1808. Condition: This