Collection Highlights
The Solitary Oak (The Old Oak)
1844
1858.75
Oil on canvas (relined)
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Candle snuffer
Object name
Candle snuffer
Date
ca. 1900
Medium
Steel
Dimensions
Overall: 6 1/4 x 2 x 3/4 in. ( 15.9 x 5.1 x 1.9 cm )
Description
Metal snuffer with curved broad blade and lip with raised finger holders.
Credit Line
Gift of Miss Isabella Vach
Object Number
1925.122
Marks
stamped: near rivet: "BEND[illeg.]INE/& Co/Cheapside"
Gallery Label
According to accession records, the mark can be identified as "BENCTRINK."
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.