Outstanding Georgian York Silver Candle Snuffer / Wick Trimmers and Tray

This is an outstanding silver candle snuffer and wick trimmer with matching silver tray, dating from the elegant Regency period. This superb duo is of fantastic quality, with the wick trimmer being made by the great Emes & Barnard of London and the tray by Cattle & Barber of the rare and collectable York Assay Office. The craftmanship is evident in both pieces. The tray is hourglass in shape, with a raised and fully cast gadrooned border. There are cast shell thumb grips to both ends and a handsome armorial to the centre of a Stag, with the motto 'Jouir En Bien' - 'To Enjoy Innocently'. The armorial and motto also feature to the wick trimmers, which are in excellent condition with a strong sprung central hinge. The body mirrors the design of the tray with gadrooned borders, shell motifs to the handles and to the top of the snuffer. The tip is pointed to aid with removing wax and they stand on three raised cast legs. A fantastic example of Georgian silverware, with the tray having the great advantage of being hallmarked at the scarce York Assay Office and the trimmers by the sought after Rebecca Emes & Edward Barnard I. A splendid addition to any collection, that is as usable today as it was over 200 years ago. Hallmarks:- Clear and readable to all Tray:- York 1811. Robert Cattle & James Barber Candle snuffer & wick trimmers:- London 1812. Rebecca Emes & Edward Barnard I