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Candlesnuffer

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1800-1825

GUSN

GUSN-12096

Description

Circular scissor handles and a round domed cover over a pivot. Snuffer rests on three shaped peg legs.

Details

Descriptive Terms

candle snuffers
silver (metal)
plate (material)
Sheffield plate
Silver
Sheffield
CANDLESNUFFER

Associated Building

Original to Rundlet-May House (Portsmouth, N.H.),

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

England

Dimensions

6.5 x 2 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Ralph May

Accession Number

1971.1444.1-3

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