George III Silver Candle Wick Trimmers Abstainando King, 1815

A fine George III silver pair of candle wick trimmers, hallmarked London, 1815, made by Abstinando King. Of elegant and finely ornamented form, the scissor-action handles are embellished with elaborate scrolling foliate and shell motifs, complemented by a circular engraved detail at the hinge. The rectangular snuffer box features a decorative border of shell and linear motifs, while the slender pointed blades extend from a finely modelled shell terminal. The polished silver surface accentuates the intricate chased decoration and graceful proportions, reflecting the refined craftsmanship of the Regency period. A fine example of early 19th-century English silver, combining practical ingenuity with decorative elegance, and equally suited to display or as a notable addition to a collection of antique silver.