Wick trimmer

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Wick trimmer

Entry/Object ID

SS.2002.33

Description

Wrought iron candlewick snuffer, shaped like scissors, handles are bent and angle down: one side of blade is pointed and sharp, other side has sharp blade with wide piece with high edge; stamped on top "T. Smith."

Made/Created

Manufacturer

T. Smith & Company

Notes

Dates: 1800 - 1899 Date made: r. 1800 - 1899

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

See description

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

3/4 in

Width

1-13/16 in

Length

5-1/2 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 3/4 x 1 13/16 x 5 1/2 in. (1.9 x 4.6 x 14 cm)

Material

Wrought iron

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of condition: worn and rusted, pitted areas.

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Sunnyside, Cook's Pantry

Note Type

Department

Note

Curatorial