CANDLE HOLDER WITH SNUFFER, ONE OF TWO

Creator(s): Unknown

Currently in storage

About this object

The candle holders have a low round base which has a gadrooned border and a handle with a thumb piece in a baroque design. The stepped base rises to a central section which is round with holes for ventilation. This fits into slots and holds a glass chimney. The snuffer has a projection which fits into a hole in the thumbpiece.

Object name:

CANDLE HOLDER WITH SNUFFER, ONE OF TWO

Made from:

Silver plate -- glass

Made in:

England

Date made:

19th c.

Size:

13.3 cm (5 1/4 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:

14.88.1-3

Class:

METAL

Signature marks:

Credit line:

Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973