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1926

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2025

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Candlestick and Snuffer Candlestick, Snuffer, 19th century

This is a candlestick, snuffer. It is dated 19th century and we acquired it in 1926. Its medium is copper, silver. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was bequest of Mrs. John Innes Kane. It is credited Bequest of Mrs. John Innes Kane.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D (chamber stick (a, b)): 9.2 × 16.3 × 11.6 cm (3 5/8 × 6 7/16 × 4 9/16 in.) H x W x D (snuffer (c)): 6 × 4.5 × 3.5 cm (2 3/8 × 1 3/4 × 1 3/8 in.)

It has the following markings

On the well of the candle holder: [1] Possibly a bell, impressed* On the exterior of snuffer: [1] illegible *Poorly Struck

Cite this object as

Candlestick and Snuffer Candlestick, Snuffer, 19th century; copper, silver; H x W x D (chamber stick (a, b)): 9.2 × 16.3 × 11.6 cm (3 5/8 × 6 7/16 × 4 9/16 in.) H x W x D (snuffer (c)): 6 × 4.5 × 3.5 cm (2 3/8 × 1 3/4 × 1 3/8 in.); Bequest of Mrs. John Innes Kane; 1926-37-63-a/c

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