Candlesnuffer

Public Domain

ExpandFavorite

CultureAmerican or English

Titles

Candlesnuffer

Datec. 1725–1800

Possible placeEngland

Possible placeUnited States

MediumIron

Dimensions6 in. (15.2 cm)

Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of Miss Ima Hogg

Object numberB.69.6

Current Location

Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens

Murphy Room

On view

Explore Further

Department

Bayou Bend

Object Type

METALWORK

DescriptionThis candlesnuffer was used for trimming the wicks of candles to keep the end of the wick even and clean. It is in the form of scissors with one blade bearing a boxlike receptacle to catch the cut-off ends of the charred wick.
ProvenanceMiss Ima Hogg; given to MFAH, 1969.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks

[no inscriptions]

[no marks]

Cataloguing data may change with further research.

If you have questions about this work of art or the MFAH Online Collection please contact us.