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This is an iron candlestick, the height of which is adjustable, with a conical brass snuffer, both attached to a central cylinder topped by a brass handle. Lavinia Smith bought the candlestick and snuffer at a sale in 1924.

1 candlestick with snuffer: metal (iron and brass); good condition

MERL 'Catalogue index' card – 'Miss Smith purchased this candlestick for sixpence at a sale in 1924. It is iron with a brass handle and snuffer. Miss Smith describes the sale as Richard Stibbs sale. // The base is 6.25 inches in diameter. The upright is 1 foot 1 inch long and .4 by .4 inch in section. It is fitted into a cylinder in the centre of the base. This cylinder is 2.25 inches high and 1 inch in diameter. // A second cylinder of the same size slides up and down the upright to adjust the height of the candle. The candle holder is attached to this cylinder by an S bracket. // The brass snuffer is conical with a slender handle with a ring at the top rising vertically from the point of the cone, the whole being 6 inches long. A right angled arm soldered to the side of the cone fits into a slot on the movable cylinder.', Lavinia Smith No. 490., Lavinia Smith Catalogue (D60/28) - 'A list of the contents of the East Hendred museum. July 5 1940 // 490. Candlestick with extinguisher, bought for sixpence at Richard Stib [sic] sale in 1924', Heritage of the Hendreds Exhibition Catalogue 1969 - 'Catalogue of Exhibits // Number 6 // Candlestick and Snuffer // Lent by The Museum of English Rural Life'

Candlestick, Snuffer

Metal, iron, Metal, brass