{"product_id":"victorian-silverplate-candle-snuffer-scissors-j-gilbert-sons-lever-no-springs","title":"Victorian Silverplate Candle Snuffer Scissors J Gilbert \u0026 Sons Lever No Springs","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis item is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVictorian Electroplated Nickel Silver (EPNS) Automatic Springless Candle Snuffer \u0026amp; Wick Trimmer Scissor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, dating to approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ec. 1850–1875\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn antique Victorian silver-plated scissor-form candle snuffer and wick trimmer manufactured by John Gilbert \u0026amp; Sons of Birmingham, England. Featuring a mechanical box enclosure designed to douse burning wicks and safely retain trimmed, charred wick debris, this piece represents 19th-century domestic lighting innovation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan id=\"docs-internal-guid-07767bdf-7fff-68ef-3851-427591716830\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandles \u0026amp; Pivot Bridge:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Intricately cast and chased with heavy Rococo Revival scrollwork, acanthus leaves, and shell motifs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupport Legs:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Features three turned pedestal\/teardrop peg legs (two on the handle rings and one near the tip) allowing the snuffer to rest elevated above tabletop surfaces or velvet tray liners, preventing wax or ash transferred heat\/residue from damaging furniture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMechanism:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Marked \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Improved Lever Without Springs\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the mechanical linkage raises and lowers the interior snuffer blade directly via scissor lever action when operated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Tip:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Extended pointed tip designed for picking, adjusting, and elevating twisted woven cotton wicks in tallow or spermaceti candles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe primary silverplate hallmarks die-stamped into the central pivot bridge consist of:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJ Gilbert\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \/ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026amp; Sons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (stacked in two rectangular cartouches): Marks for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJohn Gilbert \u0026amp; Sons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a prominent Birmingham silverplate manufacturer operating out of Ryland Street and Bath Row.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey \/ Urn Symbol in Shield\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Manufacturer's trade emblem associated with Gilbert's electroplate line.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (or Gothic letter)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Manufacturer quality\/series initial or factory control code.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe box lid is stamped:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIMPROVED LEVER WITHOUT SPRINGS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e beneath three small crowned emblems. This denotes a specific mechanical design where opening and closing the scissor handles operates an internal sliding trapdoor lever smoothly without relying on coil or leaf springs, which frequently weakened, seized, or rusted under hot wax and charcoal exposure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Birmingham, England\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaker:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e John Gilbert \u0026amp; Sons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge \/ Period:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Victorian Era (c. 1850–1875)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Electroplated Nickel Silver (EPNS) \/ Silverplate over Nickel Base\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 7.0 in (17.8 cm) Long\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 5.1 oz (144.5 g)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eCondition Assessment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Very Good Antique Condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlating \u0026amp; Surface:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e High-grade original silver plating remains intact across the heavily chased outer relief areas. Expected light micro-scratching, minor pin-point tarnish in recessed detail areas, and faint copper\/nickel base exposure at friction contact points.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMechanical:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lever mechanism moves freely without binding or slack. Scissor action opens and closes smoothly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStructure:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e All three support pegs are original, tightly joined, and straight. No cracks, repairs, solder fills, or deep gouges observed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eAuthenticity Assessment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eAuthenticity is confirmed by multiple period-correct structural and marking characteristics:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDie-Stamped Maker's Cartouche:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Stamped with period-correct punches for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJ. Gilbert \u0026amp; Sons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e directly into the cast alloy bridge rather than cast-in soft relief, showing sharp displacement borders.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCold-Stamped Lettering:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Improved Lever Without Springs\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e inscription on the snuffer box lid displays uneven depth from manual hand-hammered steel dies typical of mid-to-late 19th-century English manufacturing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardware \u0026amp; Fasteners:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Features single-slot slotted steel pivot screws with original hand-cut threads rather than modern cross-head\/Phillips machine screws.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAssembly Construction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Unjoined seam lines on the formed box reservoir and hand-turned support legs match mid-Victorian Birmingham metalworking practices.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eReference\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"docs-internal-guid-30f176d7-7fff-72a8-36c1-998d94d659f0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBook Title:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistory of Old Sheffield Plate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Frederick Bradbury\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReference Context:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Discusses 19th-century candle snuffer design evolution, mechanical patents, and lever mechanisms without springs (referencing H. C. Casley collection entries, Chapter XVII \/ Page 246–268).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eShipping calculated by USPS\/UPS\/FedEx based on your ZIP code.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eItem Description and Condition Disclaimer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eWe take great care in researching, identifying, and describing each antique item to the best of our ability, drawing on available resources and hands-on examination. 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