George Gibbs silvered steel wick trimmer (c. 1808) Figurative Square faience tile of a

Square faience tile of a galleon under sail with raised outlines

Museum mat and framed in a birch molding under glass

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

Dimensions: 7-3/4” W x 6-1/2” H

14” (seat depth)

George Gibbs silvered steel wick trimmer (c. 1808) Figurative Square faience tile of aRare 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