Medieval Candle Snuffer and Other Artefact Collection
15th-19th century AD. A mixed group comprising: an iron candle-snuffer with loop handle; a bone spoon with one large, flat bowl and a smaller to the other end; a carnelian insert with intaglio armorial shield surmounted by a cat, escutcheon with three fleurs de lys on an ermine field, outer design similar with chevron countercharged with lozenges (possibly the Reeve family arms 'On a chevron between three fleurs de lys three spearheads'"). 116 grams total, 2.8-11.5cm (1 - 4 1/2"). Property of a gentleman; acquired in the 1970s. [3]
Condition Report: Fine condition.
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15th-19th century AD. A mixed group comprising: an iron candle-snuffer with loop handle; a bone spoon with one large, flat bowl and a smaller to the other end; a carnelian insert with intaglio armorial shield surmounted by a cat, escutcheon with three fleurs de lys on an ermine field, outer design similar with chevron countercharged with lozenges (possibly the Reeve family arms 'On a chevron between three fleurs de lys three spearheads'"). 116 grams total, 2.8-11.5cm (1 - 4 1/2"). Property of a gentleman; acquired in the 1970s. [3]
Condition Report: Fine condition.