What is it how old is it estimate

[bartshop62]

What is it how old is it estimate what type of metal? hand forged? This was found on a homestead. History about the place where I found this thing. The homestead was built between. 1829 and 1832. And the out houses the shed and chimney are late 19th to early 20th century range. Tell me what you think. View attachment 1893311

 

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[GoDeep]

Candle extinguisher for putting out candles. Looks to be brass. Would have hand a handle attached to the top of it. 100+ years old.

 

[Retired Sarge]

Candle extinguisher for putting out candles. Would have hand a handle attached to the top of it. 100+ years old.

That was my first thought a Candle Snuffer.

 

[bartshop62]

What is it how old is it estimate what type of metal? hand forged? This was found on a homestead. History about the place where I found this thing. The homestead was built between. 1829 and 1832. And the out houses the shed and chimney are late 19th to early 20th century range. Tell me what you think.View attachment 1893310View attachment 1893311View attachment 1893312View attachment 1893313

Anybody can find that exact design?

 

[bartshop62]

What is it how old is it estimate what type of metal? hand forged? This was found on a homestead. History about the place where I found this thing. The homestead was built between. 1829 and 1832. And the out houses the shed and chimney are late 19th to early 20th century range. Tell me what you think.View attachment 1893310View attachment 1893311View attachment 1893312View attachment 1893313

I wonder the maker is still in buisness or its handmade.

 

[GoDeep]

Markings similar to this one. Probably 100's of makers of them during that time.

 

[bartshop62]

Very similar to this one. Probably 100's of makers of them during that time.

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Solved. Thanks.