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1938.35.1256

Candle snuffer. The snuffing box is rectangular in shape with an unadorned domed top. The snuffing plate when closed is recessed into the snuffing box. The round finger holes are formed from the same sections as the curved handles. Each finger hole has a notch on its outer edge to which the feet are attached. [CW [OPS move] 05/07/2016]

1938.35.1256

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Collection type
Object
Description
Candle snuffer. The snuffing box is rectangular in shape with an unadorned domed top. The snuffing plate when closed is recessed into the snuffing box. The round finger holes are formed from the same sections as the curved handles. Each finger hole has a notch on its outer edge to which the feet are attached. [CW [OPS move] 05/07/2016]
Geographical reference
Sweden
Europe > Northern Europe > Sweden
Stockholm
Cultural groups
Swedish
Person
Field collector Henry Balfour
PRM source Henry Balfour
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1895
Date collected
By 1895
Acquisition information
Bequeathed: 1939
Materials and processes
Material Metal
Dimensions
Width: max 55 mm, Length: max 176 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1938.35.1256 Other numbers: 1926

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