Candle douter with scissor action

Made:
1700-1800 in England
Candle douters, steel

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Candle douters, steel
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Candle douters, steel, scissor form terminating in pair of octagonal flat pincers. Foot rest on left side wanting. Probably English, 1700-1800.

Details

Category:
Lighting
Object Number:
1927-748/1
Materials:
steel
Measurements:
overall: 1.1417 x 4.7244 x 2.3622 in.; 29 x 120 x 60 mm
type:
candle douter
credit:
Lovett Collection