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Candlesnuffer

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1850-1880

GUSN

GUSN-17780

Description

Pair of candlesnuffers. 3 knobs on one side for standing, (2 at handle, one at base). One flat piece clasps w/ box piece when scissors are closed.

Details

Descriptive Terms

candle snuffers
iron (metal)
Iron
CANDLESNUFFER

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

5.75 x 2.125 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.1922

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