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Marilyn : Mid-Century Modern

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Late 18th to Early 19th Century Toleware Snuffer Tray with Iron Wick Trimmer
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Here we have an authentic 18th or 19th-century iron candle snuffer and wick trimmer resting on a painted toleware tray. The heavy oxidation and natural paint loss confirm its great age. While historically charming, its rough condition places the auction value between forty and eighty dollars.

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Item Report

Late 18th to Early 19th Century Toleware Snuffer Tray with Iron Wick Trimmer

By: Unknown

Style: Toleware / Early Domestic Metalwork

Origin: England or United States

Materials: Forged iron, painted tinplate

Age: circa 1780-1850

Condition: Fair (heavy oxidation to iron, significant paint loss and wear to toleware tray)

Value: Authentic: $40 - $80. (Reproduction: $10 - $20)

Maker's Marks / Writing: None visible

Date: 2026-10-13 16:24:05.921094

Description:

An antique lighting accessory set comprising a forged iron candle snuffer and wick trimmer resting on a painted toleware (tinplate) tray. The tray features a dark japanned ground with faded gilt floral stenciling, typical of 18th and 19th-century domestic metalwork.

Assessment:

A genuine, heavily worn antique domestic lighting set. The heavy oxidation on the iron and the natural, irregular wear pattern on the toleware tray strongly support its period authenticity, though the rough condition limits its financial value.

Individual Images:

  • overhead view of snuffer on toleware tray

Provenance:

None provided

Condition:

Fair (heavy oxidation to iron, significant paint loss and wear to toleware tray)

Identification Score: 95%

The form of the scissor-style wick trimmer with its catch-box and the accompanying elongated tray are classic, unmistakable forms for early candle maintenance.

Authenticity Score: 90%

The heavy, natural oxidation on the iron and the authentic wear patterns, including paint loss and rust on the tinplate tray, are consistent with genuine age and use over a century or more.

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Keywords

toleware, candle snuffer, wick trimmer, antique lighting, japanned tin, iron scissors, England, United States

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