Candle douter in wrought iron. Extending 'lazy tong' type

Made:
1700-1820 in Newcastle upon Tyne and Europe
Candle douter in wrought iron

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Candle douter in wrought iron
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Candle douter in wrought iron. Extending 'lazy tong' type, the arms terminating in rather delicate teardrop-shaped pincers. European, possibly English, 1700-1820.

Details

Category:
Lighting
Object Number:
1927-748/15
Materials:
wrought iron
Measurements:
overall: .6693 x 11.9291 x 2.5591 in.; 17 x 303 x 65 mm
type:
candle douter
credit:
Lovett Collection