Candlesnuffer
- Object Name:
- Candlesnuffer
- Object ID:
- 1938.008.13.2
- Place of Origin:
- England (probably)
- Description:
- Scissors-Type Candlesnuffer, given along with an unmatched tray (1938.8.13.1-.2). Silverplate due to areas of brass exposed in unfinished areas of joint. Not marked "Sterling". Rectangular half-box on one side. Scroll-shaped handles. Small portion of a foot in the center, bottom. Downturned end to tip of blade. Adhesive label with donation information on interior of box. Workmanship is such that it would appear to be mass-produced and would not be consistent with expected quality of solid silver artifact.
- Material:
- Metal
Silver - Dimensions:
- H-0.8 W-1.7 L-4.8 inches
- Provenance:
- From the silver collection of Margaret Jewell.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Margaret H. Jewell
- People:
- Jewell, Margaret H. (1866-1970)
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