Mid Victorian era pair of Silver Plate Wick trimmers | Gilbert manufacture Bookworm Issued: 2004 as Figure of

Issued: 2004 as Figure of the Year

Mid Century ovoid design

Approx 19cms (7 1/2") diameter at rim

Some fine clean age crazing

the bells would represent a potential choking risk by modern standards]

Mid Victorian era pair of Silver Plate Wick trimmers | Gilbert manufacture Bookworm Issued: 2004 as Figure ofMid Victorian era pair of Silver Plate Wick trimmers A beautiful elaborate pair in excellent condition By the maker Gilbert the mark near the cutting section is quite beautiful in cursive Gil bert that appears over 2 lines c. 1870 Approx 18cms (7") long Approx 6cms (2 1 3") wide In excellent Antique condition The plating on this set is excellent for age, there is the slightest bend to the point of the trimmers