Candle Snuffer, 1811-1821

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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Candle snuffer

Date Made

1811-1821

Creator Notes

Made by either Thomas Dodd or Horace Goodwin in Connecticut; retailed by Robert Rait in New York City 1840-1855.

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

61.3.4

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Silver (Metal)

Dimensions

Height: 1.625 in
Width: 2.25 in
Length: 6 in

Inscriptions

Stamped incuse: ROBERT RAIT stamped in relief, a pseudo hallmark illegible; relief a maker's mark of "G" or "C" & "D" in a lozenge in relief, a psuedo hallmark of a raised arm with hammer in hand