Brass scissored candlesnuffer with brass pivot. Two post legs riveted to handles and shaped leg riveted to blade. Snuff box decorated at top with four flutes.
Small, triangular, sheet iron candle holder. Constructed from one triangular piece of sheet iron with bent edges for base and a circular band soldered into base for the candle holder.
Brass chamberstick constructed of sheet rolled brass, with oval base, 3-position adjustable height stem, thin band handle.
Candle holder extends about 5" into the hollow shaft. A smallcup (inside shaft) is attached to an external handle that allows the candle height to be adjusted. The shaft is cut open 4.25" to allow candle movement. 3 side slits along opening for anchoring so candle stick can be carried. Oval shaped drip pan. 'LTR' scratched on to the bottom of drip pan.
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Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory and Lancaster County Archives, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
