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Royal Worcester Candle Extinguisher "Mrs Caudle" (Shape 72) Dated 1893
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Royal Worcester Candle Extinguisher "Mrs Caudle" (Shape 72) Dated 1893

19th century
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Royal Worcester Candle 'Extinguisher' (snuffer) in the form of Mrs Caudle (shape 72) painted predominantly in cream with pale blue ribbon and with naturalistic colours for face and hair. Date stamped (green stamp) for 1893.

In perfect condition, no chips, cracks or signs of repair. Any wear, and there isn't much, is consistant with age.

Mr Caudle and his wife were characters originated by Douglas Jerrold for Punch magazine. Produced from 1855 to the 1950s and was, for a short run, reproduced in 1976. This style of candle 'snuffer' came about following the invention of candle wicks that no longer needed cutting after each use, in so doing making the previous scissor action candle extinguishers virtually redundant.

Date: 1893 (Royal Worcester date stamp)

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Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this Royal Worcester Candle Extinguisher to the 19th Century.

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Royal Worcester Candle 'Extinguisher' (snuffer) in the form of Mrs Caudle (shape 72) painted predominantly in cream with pale blue ribbon and with naturalistic colours for face and hair. Date stamped (green stamp) for 1893.
fig 1. An 1893 Royal Worcester porcelain candle extinguisher sculpted in the likeness of Mrs Caudle wearing a white bonnet with a blue ribbon.
fig 1. Royal Worcester Candle Extinguisher "Mrs Caudle" (Shape 72) Dated 1893

In perfect condition, no chips, cracks or signs of repair. Any wear, and there isn't much, is consistant with age.

Mr Caudle and his wife were characters originated by Douglas Jerrold for Punch magazine. Produced from 1855 to the 1950s and was, for a short run, reproduced in 1976. This style of candle 'snuffer' came about following the invention of candle wicks that no longer needed cutting after each use, in so doing making the previous scissor action candle extinguishers virtually redundant.

Date: 1893 (Royal Worcester date stamp)

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Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this Royal Worcester Candle Extinguisher to the 19th Century.

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Archive I An 1893 Royal Worcester porcelain candle extinguisher sculpted in the likeness of Mrs Caudle wearing a white bonnet with a blue ribbon.

Royal Worcester Candle Extinguisher "Mrs Caudle" (Shape 72) Dated 1893

Archive II An 1893 Royal Worcester porcelain candle extinguisher sculpted in the likeness of Mrs Caudle wearing a white bonnet with a blue ribbon. View II
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An 1893 Royal Worcester porcelain candle extinguisher sculpted in the likeness of Mrs Caudle wearing a white bonnet with a blue ribbon.
Royal Worcester Candle Extinguisher "Mrs Caudle" (shape 72) dated 1893
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An 1893 Royal Worcester porcelain candle extinguisher sculpted in the likeness of Mrs Caudle wearing a white bonnet with a blue ribbon.
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  • ObjectCandle Extinguisher
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialPorcelain, Enamel
  • ColourOff-White, Blue
  • MotifsFigurative bust, Nightcap bonnet, Tied ribbon bow

This Victorian porcelain candle extinguisher, shaped as the figurative bust of Mrs Caudle, dates from the 19th Century in the English Country House style. The object is finished in an off-white glaze with painted blue ribbon bows and a nightcap bonnet, accented by naturalistic polychrome enamel tones on the face, dark hair, and red lips. The moulded porcelain form depicts an older woman's facial expression with sculpted wrinkles and detailed bonnet folds, bearing a green date stamp underneath the high pointed tip. It functions as a decorative snuffing tool designed to extinguish flames by placing the hollow interior over a candle wick. Placed upon a mantelpiece in a traditional home interior today, the extinguisher serves as a functional display piece or a collectable porcelain sculpture. The piece measures approximately 10 cm in height, proportioned for display on flat surfaces like mantelpieces, side tables, or display cabinets. The clean off-white porcelain body, blue ribbon decoration, and realistic facial features create a detailed conversation piece for period interiors.

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A porcelain candle extinguisher, also known as a candle snuffer, is a hollow ceramic cone or figure used to smother candle flames safely without splashing melted wax. During the Victorian era, manufacturers transformed these utilitarian tools into novelty figurines depicting popular literary characters, animals, and historical figures.

Late 19th-century extinguishers were typically cast in fine bone china or soft-paste porcelain using press-moulds. After an initial firing, details were hand-painted using overglaze enamels and re-fired to permanently fix the pigments to the glaze.

Authentic pieces feature standard factory marks printed or impressed on the interior rim, including the Royal Worcester crowned circle mark, shape numbers, and date letters or dots. The quality of hand-painted facial features and fine moulding details also distinguish genuine 19th-century examples from later reproductions.

These small sculptural objects work well displayed on a mantelpiece, bookshelf, or curated tray alongside contemporary brass candlesticks and framed art. Grouping ceramic snuffers in small clusters creates a focused narrative display without cluttering surface areas.

Clean gently using a soft, dry microfibre cloth or soft-bristled brush to remove dust from crevices. Avoid immersing the piece in water or using abrasive chemical detergents, as these can wear away overglaze enamel decoration and painted highlights.
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