Candle douter in wrought iron

Made:
1650-1790 in Newcastle upon Tyne and Europe
Candle douter in wrought iron, for extinguishing a candle flame

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Candle douter in wrought iron, for extinguishing a candle flame
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Candle douter in wrought iron, for extinguishing a candle flame. Scissor-form with arms terminating in solid tulip-shaped flat-faced pincers. European, possibly English, 1650-1790.

Details

Category:
Lighting
Object Number:
1927-748/14
Materials:
wrought iron
Measurements:
overall: 1.378 x 10.2362 x 3.4646 in.; 35 x 260 x 88 mm
type:
candle douter
credit:
Lovett Collection