Who created "Chamber candlestick with snuffers"?

Chamber candlestick with snuffers was created by James Gould in 1738–39.

When was "Chamber candlestick with snuffers" created?

This artwork was created 1738–39.

What medium is "Chamber candlestick with snuffers"?

Chamber candlestick with snuffers is Silver.

Is "Chamber candlestick with snuffers" in the public domain?

Yes, Chamber candlestick with snuffers is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Chamber candlestick with snuffers

James Gould

1738–39

Medium

Silver

Dimensions

Overall: 3 3/4 × 7 1/2 in. (9.5 × 19.1 cm)

Classification

Metalwork-Silver

Culture

British, London

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Louise and David Braver, 2006

Accession Number

2006.470.5a–c

Art Historical Context

Step into the elegant world of 18th-century British domestic life with this exquisite *Chamber candlestick with snuffers* crafted by London silversmith James Gould 1738–39. Made of gleaming silver, this compact piece measures just 3 3/4 × 7 1/2 inches, perfectly suited for bedside use in a gentleman's or lady's chamber. The integrated snuffers—a tool for trimming candle wicks to prevent smoking and dripping—highlight its practical ingenuity, transforming a simple lighting device into a multifunctional luxury item. During the early Georgian era under King George II, London was a hub of fine si...

Chamber candlestick with snuffers

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