Candle douter

Made:
circa 1750 in England
Candle douter

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Candle douter
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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