Candle douter
- Made:
- circa 1750 in England
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Candle douter, for extinguishing candles by pinching the lighted wick. Steel, scissor form, terminating in pair of pound flat discs. English, c.1750.
Details
- Category:
- Lighting
- Object Number:
- 1927-748/20
- Materials:
- steel
- Measurements:
-
overall: 1.2205 x 4.7244 x 2.2441 in.; 31 x 120 x 57 mm
- type:
- candle douter
- credit:
- Lovett Collection
