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snuffer, candle

human history
  • Other Name

    candle snuffer brought to NZ by John Edgerley Sr, 1840s (descriptive name)

  • Description

    One of three candle extinguishers used in early days brought to New Zealand by and used by Mr John Edgerley Snr. c.1845-47

    small conical metal candle snuffers

  • Associated Place
  • Accession Number
    1965.78.368
  • Accession Date
    29 Oct 1965
  • Other Id

    col.0242.2 (colonial)

    ocm1117 (old colonists museum)

  • Department
snuffer, candle col.0242.2

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