George Gibbs silvered steel wick trimmer (c. 1808) Figurative by Flavius Josephus and translated

by Flavius Josephus and translated from the original Greek by George Henry Maynard with annotations and addendum by Maynard & Ed

English edition

Dimensions: 10” Diameter (dinner plates)

SKU: 4812

14” (seat depth)

George Gibbs silvered steel wick trimmer (c. 1808) Figurative by Flavius Josephus and translatedRare Birmingham cast steel & silver wick trimmer with the impressed makers mark and lion passant (which indicates sterling silver). The trimmer is raised on three short posts, one each at the finger rings and one at the wax pick. The wick collection box is fitted with a guillotine action blade and embellished with scallop shells and flowers. The trimmer is impressed with the makers mark of G. Gibbs. Birmingham, England, after 1808. Condition: This