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Candle snuffer

Candle snuffer
Object name 
Candle snuffer
Date 
1865-1890
Medium 
Nickel silver
Dimensions 
Overall: 6 3/4 x 2 1/4 x 1 1/2 in. ( 17.1 x 5.7 x 3.8 cm )
Description 
Nickel silver candle snuffer with molded floral and scroll decoration, wick-end box, molded circular cap over rivet and unadorned finger holes, on three teardop-shaped feet.
Credit Line 
Gift of Miss Isabella Vach
Object Number 
1932.160a
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.