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Candlesnuffer and stand

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1840-1860

GUSN

GUSN-24635

Description

Silver candlesnuffer w/ stylized oval stand. Stand has molded shell motif around inner edge and molded floral shell motif around outer edge. Engraved foliage at center; scrolled feet. Engraved and molded foliate design on snuffer.

Details

Descriptive Terms

candle snuffers
silver (metal)
Silver
CANDLESNUFFER

Inscription

Stamped on snuffer: ""[star] [animal] [bird or angel?]""

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

1 x 9.25 x 4.5 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.5495.1-2

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