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Candlesnuffers

Collection Type

  • Lighting

Date

1750-1850

GUSN

GUSN-310783

Description

Pair of scissor-shaped silver snuffers. Four silver hallmarks on side of snuffing box.

Details

Descriptive Terms

candle snuffers
silver (metal)
Candlesnuffer
Candlesnuffer

Additional Identification Number

1299.78

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

England

Credit Line

Gift of the Joan Pearson Watkins Trust

Accession Number

2015.62.78

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