Candlesnuffer

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Candlesnuffer

Entry/Object ID

MP.87.1061

Description

Pair of scissor-like snuffers with shell-like ornament: Round fingerhole with open handle with shell ornament; round hinge decorated by concentric rings; rectangular "box" edged by gadrooning and topped by two shells; corresponding door on other "arm"; pointed tip has serpentine-shaped edges; baluster-shaped feet.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Notes

Dates: 1834 - 1899 Date made: r. 1834 - 1899

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

1-1/4 in

Width

1-1/4 in

Length

6-7/8 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 1 1/4 x 1 1/4 x 6 7/8 in. (3.2 x 3.2 x 17.5 cm)

Material

copper, Silver-plated white metal

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of condition: Missing one handle; tip is bent.

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, White-Wetmore Bedroom