Candlesnuffer

Snuffer and Tray

Name/Title

Candlesnuffer

Entry/Object ID

2014.60.513a-b

Description

Candlesnuffer and tray. The tray is made of 28-gauge sheet brass. It features a rope design that was likely created by pressing or embossing the metal. The snuffer is made of cast brass and has decorative handles that are finely finished. The snuffer has three trivet legs and some traces of brass polish are visible in certain crevices of the metal.

Acquisition

Accession

2014.60

Source or Donor

Barre Historical Society, Inc.

Acquisition Method

Transfer

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Candlesnuffer

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Other Lighting Accessories

Nomenclature Class

Lighting Equipment

Nomenclature Category

Category 02: Furnishings

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Snuffer

Height

1-3/8 in

Width

2-1/4 in

Length

6 in

Dimension Description

Tray

Width

4-1/2 in

Length

9-1/2 in

Material

Brass

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Richardson, Edith Whitcomb (1870-1943)