Object Number 1961.1305

Object Name

Snuffer stand

Category

Metals

Credit Line/Donor

Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont

Creator (Role)

Thomas Dowler (Maker)
"Thomas Dowler was one of several members of that family involved in the fabrication of iron and brass goods from the mid eighteenth century through the first decade of the nineteenth. He succeeded his uncle, Thomas Larkin, in the candlestick-making business. Dowler's son William joined him for a short time, and the firm was eventually taken over by Francis Dowler, possibly another son. Another branch of the family, headed by Mary Dowler and also located in Birmingham, seems to have specialized in brasswork." (Fennimore, 2004, p. 158).

Place of Origin

Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Date

1761-1803

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Mark; Underside of thumb piece; "DOWLER" stamped incuse in Roman capitals.

Materials

Iron

Techniques

Wrought

Dimensions (inches)

6.496 (H) , 5.984 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

16.5 (H) , 15.2 (W)

Measurement Notes

W is overall. W (at base): 12.5 cm.

Object Description

Text available soon.

Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes

[Book] Fennimore, Donald L. 2004 Iron at Winterthur.
• Published: pp. 157-158, cat. no. 70.