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All auctions / Furniture, Design & Mirrors / Decorative ornament (3) - France - Bronze and brass candle snuffer
Interesting set of three antique candle snuffers made of bronze, brass, and wood, of different sizes and designs. The set includes a larger piece with a decorated handle and a small animal figure, another of plain design, and a third smaller piece that retains various marks on the back of the body. They are traditional utensils intended to extinguish candles using a small bell that covers the flame and cuts off its oxygen supply. This type of brass candle snuffers has been documented in Europe since earlier times and throughout the 19th century, with decorative pieces and long handles being especially common. Material: Bronze and brass; one piece features a wooden handle/finial Technique: Metal worked, molded and decorated; ornamental elements and finials in brass Style: Victorian / utilitarian classic Era: Late 19th – early 20th century, approx. 1890–1920 Origin: France. Measurements: – Large piece: 24 cm long × 9 cm high – Medium piece: 20 cm long × 5 cm high – Small piece: 14 cm long × 3.5 cm high Weight: 90 g + 103 g + 70 g; 263 grams for the set Condition: With patina, nicks and wear consistent with age and use. The small piece retains marks on the back that have not been altered by aggressive cleaning. The set retains its elements and is decorative and collectible. Photographs are part of the description. Shipping: Ships via InPost, UPS, or Correos, depending on the destination country.
Estimate:$205.03
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