CANDLE TRIMMER/SNUFFER AGE?

[Coinstar magnet]

My wife found this in an antique shop today... it didn't break the bank....curious on the age and pretty sure it's not silver but can't figure out the marks. Any input is appreciated. Also posted in what is it...Thanks in advance !

 

[CRUSADER]

I'm not that sure if that Maker Mark is a type of Silver Hallmark or not, looks a little odd for one. Hard to tell in the photo but there might be a chance it's silver, hopefully someone will know the mark;
SIL'[X?]??

 

[Coinstar magnet]

Yeah...the marks were really hard to read...maybe someone out can shed some light on it...

 

[Red-Coat]

Replied on your Other thread. It's silver plate by R. Silk of Birmingham, England and made circa 1809.

 

[CRUSADER]

Replied on your Other thread. It's silver plate by R. Silk of Birmingham, England and made circa 1809.

cool, pretty early, I was thinking mid-Victorian....

 

[Ia.FurTrade]

Tell your wife she did good! That's a great example of a nice, early candle trimmer!!

Iowa Dale

 

[Coinstar magnet]

Thanks
Just did....she's got an eye for things where as my taste hinges on the tackier side.

 

[Coinstar magnet]

Thanks Red coat...I love that it was made in England as well.