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Candlesnuffer

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1868-1899

GUSN

GUSN-5568

Description

Concave extinguisher, shaped edge, elaborate cloisonne arabesque on surface, twisted stem, shaped cloisonne finial.

Details

Descriptive Terms

candle snuffers
brass (alloy)
cloisonné
enameling
Brass
Enameled
Cloisonne
CANDLESNUFFER

Associated Building

Original to Rundlet-May House (Portsmouth, N.H.),

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

Iran

Dimensions

1.625 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Ralph May

Accession Number

1971.871

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