Here is a rare survivor an early 1800's candle extinguisher or dunces cup.
Candle extinguishers were used to snuff out a candle to avoid hot wax being blown everywhere.It is turned from what looks like yew wood with a fine rim to the base and turned ball finial to the top.
The inside of the antique dunces cup shows some signs of use with a slight build up of carbon which is great to see.
Pinto describes "wooden ones are rare".
Antique Treen Candle Extinguisher
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