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2016.35.3

Scissor candle snuffers. Oval finger holes. Diagonally set straight arms or finger blades which are bent to project slightly upwards. One cutting blades is a traditional scissor blade (straight with an inner cutting edge), the other is expanded in a 'D' shape with a raised lip towards the tip. This object is unadorned. [MOBB [OPS move] 08/07/2016]


2016.35.3

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Collection type
Object
Description
Scissor candle snuffers. Oval finger holes. Diagonally set straight arms or finger blades which are bent to project slightly upwards. One cutting blades is a traditional scissor blade (straight with an inner cutting edge), the other is expanded in a 'D' shape with a raised lip towards the tip. This object is unadorned. [MOBB [OPS move] 08/07/2016]
Geographical reference
Stockholm
Cultural groups
Swedish
Person
PRM source Henry Balfour
Date
Acquisition information
Found unentered: 07/07/2016
Materials and processes
Material Metal, Process Jointed, Process Cast, Process Moulded
Dimensions
Width: max 53 mm, Length: max 142 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 2016.35.3 Other numbers: XV 25 [X V 25]

Search terms: Lighting, Fire, Tool, Fire Accessory