UNUSUAL 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY SNUFFING DEVICE.

UNUSUAL 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY SNUFFING DEVICE. Most snuffers have a simplified clamping snuffing device. This however has a simple ball shaped structure in the center of which is a spring loaded disc. As the snuffing arm is closed and enters the ball the snipper plate rises and automatically falls as the snuffer door closes completely. SIZE: 7” l. CONDITION: Metal separated on one of the finger holes and probably had little legs beneath the finger support and one time. 9-29490 (150-250)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2006

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	485E	$69.00	UNUSUAL 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY SNUFFING DEVICE. Most snuffers have a simplified clamping snuffing device. This however has a simple ball shaped structure in the center of which is a spring loaded disc. As the snuffing arm is closed and enters the ball the snipper plate rises and automatically falls as the snuffer door closes completely. SIZE: 7” l. CONDITION: Metal separated on one of the finger holes and probably had little legs beneath the finger support and one time. 9-29490 (150-250) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2006 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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