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1938.35.1293

Candle snuffer. The snuffing box is rectangular with a domed top which is decorated with a convex oval shape. The tip has been stamped [illegible]. The finger holes are oval shaped and attached to slanted scroll shaped handles. [CW [OPS move] 05/07/2016]

1938.35.1293

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Collection type
Object
Description
Candle snuffer. The snuffing box is rectangular with a domed top which is decorated with a convex oval shape. The tip has been stamped [illegible]. The finger holes are oval shaped and attached to slanted scroll shaped handles. [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, Process Stamped
Dimensions
Width: max 50 mm, Length: max 170 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1938.35.1293 Other numbers: 1963

Search terms: Lighting, Fire, Tool, Fire Accessory

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