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Candlesnuffer

Candlesnuffer

Public Domain

Maker
CultureEnglish
Titles
  • Candlesnuffer
Datec. 1725–1750
Made inEngland
MediumBrass
Dimensions8 1/4 × 4 1/4 in. width (21 × 10.8 cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of Miss Ima Hogg
Object numberB.56.184.A,.B
Current Location
Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
Maple Bedroom
On view

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Department
Bayou Bend
Object Type
DescriptionThis candlesnuffer was used to trim the wick of a candle without extinguishing the flame and to maintain efficient burning. A small receptacle catches the trimmed bit of wick.
Provenance[Ginsburg & Levy, New York]; given to Miss Ima Hogg, December 1, 1956; given to MFAH, by 1966.
Exhibition HistoryTheta Charity Antiques Show 1989, Houston TX., September 13–17, 1989 (LN:89.33)

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