Pair of Candle Snuffers
Material: Polished steel and jasper ware Dimensions: Length: 17.2cm / 6 ¾in, Max. width: 5cm / 2in, Height: 4.5cm / 1 ¾in Place of Origin: Probably Birmingham, England Date: Probably 1780 – 1790 Maker...
Category: Snuffers/Douters
Key References:
Lindsay, J. Seymour., 1970. Iron and Brass Implements of The English House. Alec Tiranti Publ. (revised reprint of 1927 edn publ. Medici Society).
Wolton, M. F. 2000. Candle Snuffers. Willowbeck Publications.
Chinnery, V., 2016. Names for things. Oblong. p. 230
Early Electroplate Candle Snuffers
Material: Electro-plated cupro-nickel alloy, commonly called electro-plated nickel silver (EPNS) Dimensions: Height: 4.5cm / 1 ¾in, Length: 16cm / 6 ¼in, Width: 5.6cm / 2 ¼in Place of Origin: Birmingham, England Date: 1841 Maker...
Mapplebeck & Lowe Snuffers and Tray
Material: Snuffers: Cast and worked steel with close plated handles,Tray: Old Sheffield Plate with tinned underside Dimensions: Snuffers length: 18cm / 7in, Tray length: 27cm / 10 ⅝in Place of Origin: Birmingham, England Date:...
Candle Snuffer and Douter
Material: Brass Dimensions: Length: 16. 2cm / 6 ⅜in Place of Origin: England Date: Late 18th to mid-19th century Maker or Retailer: Unknown Present Location: Private collection Explanation: Until the mid 19th century, when...
Silver-handled Candle Snuffers
Material: Steel and silver Dimensions: Length: 19.2cm / 7 ½in, Width: 4.5cm / 1 ¾in, Height: 4.2cm / 1 ⅝in Place of Origin: Handles with London hallmarks; steel mechanism probably Birmingham, England Date: 1826 Maker or Retailer: Handles by...
