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Candle Extinguisher

Collection Type

  • Lighting

Date

1810-1870

GUSN

GUSN-310764

Description

Conical tin extinguisher with a ball at the pointed tip and small L-shaped handle on the side of cone.

Details

Descriptive Terms

extinguishers
candle snuffers
tin (metal)
Extinguisher, Candle
Extinguisher, Candle

Additional Identification Number

1299.59
E93

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

3 (H) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of the Joan Pearson Watkins Trust

Accession Number

2015.62.59

Places

United States

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