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CANDLE SNUFFER

Unique ID: YORYM-B47124

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A cast copper alloy candle snuffer. The object has been formed from a conical piece of copper alloy, terminating at the apex with a collar and knop. An incised band decorates the middle, whilst two collars decorate the base. There is a handle projecting from one side (near to the base). The object is hollow cast and the interior has engine milling for 8mm. This candle snuffer is likely to date from the 18th – 19th Century.

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: MODERN
Date from: Circa AD 1750
Date to: Circa AD 1900

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 35.2 mm
Width: 20.5 mm
Weight: 14.6 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 1st April 2008

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Incomplete

Spatial metadata

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: North Yorkshire (County)
District: Selby (District)
To be known as: Near Brayton

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

References cited

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Created: 15 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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