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Candlesnuffer

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1830-1860

GUSN

GUSN-50719

Description

Steel snuffer of scissor form; raised on 3 short legs w/ ball feet; the "snuffer" segment in bun shape.

Details

Descriptive Terms

candle snuffers
steel (alloy)
Steel
CANDLESNUFFER

Associated Building

Original to Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm (Newbury, Mass.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

1.75 x 6.75 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Amelia W. Little

Accession Number

1986.179.1

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