Candlesnuffer

Object/Artifact

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Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Candlesnuffer

Entry/Object ID

MP.87.41

Description

Scissor-like candlesnuffer: rounded handles with S-curves rest on two teardrop-shaped legs; hinge covered by six-petalled rosette; rectangular "box" with chamfered corners on top has corresponding door on other arm; pointed tip has acanthus leaf decoration by "box" and rests on teardrop-shaped leg. Marks on door: "gor/dun" in rectangle, and two 3-fingered hands or forks in rectangles.

Made/Created

Manufacturer

George Gordon & Son

Notes

Dates: 1900 - 1933 Date made: r. 1900 - 1933

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

See description

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

1-11/16 in

Width

2-1/4 in

Length

6-13/16 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 1 11/16 x 2 1/4 x 6 13/16 in. (4.3 x 5.7 x 17.3 cm)

Material

Steel, Silver-plated copper

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of condition: Tip bent and plate worn down to steel; slight wear on edges.

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

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