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2016.31.2

Candle snuffers. Scissor action candle snuffers which resemble tongs. There are tear-drop shaped finger holes and curved finger blades or arms. There is a disc boss over the screw and round paddle blades or snuffers. There are two feet. [MOBB [OPS move] 08/07/2016]

2016.31.2

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Collection type
Object
Description
Candle snuffers. Scissor action candle snuffers which resemble tongs. There are tear-drop shaped finger holes and curved finger blades or arms. There is a disc boss over the screw and round paddle blades or snuffers. There are two feet. [MOBB [OPS move] 08/07/2016]
Person
PRM source Unknown Source
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1897
Date collected
By 1897
Acquisition information
Purchased: 1897 Found unentered: 07/07/2016
Materials and processes
Material Metal, Process Jointed, Process Cast, Process Moulded
Dimensions
Width: max 58 mm, Length: max 127 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 2016.31.2 Other numbers: XV 31 [X V 31]

Search terms: Lighting, Fire, Tool, Fire Accessory