Candlesnuffer

Object/Artifact

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Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Candlesnuffer

Entry/Object ID

PM.65.884

Description

Snuffers: Scissor-like operation, with semi-circular box to receive wick ends; point for pickwick; curved handles for fingers.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Notes

Dates: 1700 - 1799 Date made: r. 1700 - 1799

Other Names and Numbers

Other Number

#310 (1 OF 3)

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Width

1-1/4 in

Length

8 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 1 1/4 x 8 in. (3.2 x 20.3 cm)

Material

Iron Wrought

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Rusted and pitted surface throughout; old wax residue evident.

Relationships

Related Entries

Notes

PM.65.885 - Bed warmer - Similar item

General Notes

Note Type

Curatorial Remarks

Note

Appraiser Masterson & O'Connell on page 12 of Philipsburg book says this is a pair of Snuffers.

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Philipsburg Manor, Attic, Shelf 04C