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Royal Worcester Candle Extinguisher "Mrs Caudle" (Shape 72) Dated 1903
Quiet Street Antiques of Bath
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Royal Worcester Candle Extinguisher "Mrs Caudle" (Shape 72) Dated 1903

1900 - 1920
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Royal Worcester Candle 'Extinguisher' (snuffer) in the form of Mrs Caudle (shape 72) in blush ivory and (green) date stamped for 1903.

In perfect condition, no chips, cracks or signs of repair. Gilding a little worn in places, 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: 1903 (Royal Worcester date stamp)

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Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this Royal Worcester Candle Extinguisher to the 1900s.

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Description
Royal Worcester Candle 'Extinguisher' (snuffer) in the form of Mrs Caudle (shape 72) in blush ivory and (green) date stamped for 1903.

In perfect condition, no chips, cracks or signs of repair. Gilding a little worn in places, consistant with age.

fig 1. An Edwardian Royal Worcester blush porcelain candle extinguisher shaped like Mrs Caudle wearing a bonnet with gilded trim.
fig 1. Royal Worcester Candle Extinguisher "Mrs Caudle" (Shape 72) Dated 1903

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: 1903 (Royal Worcester date stamp)

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Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this Royal Worcester Candle Extinguisher to the 1900s.

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Archive I An Edwardian Royal Worcester blush porcelain candle extinguisher shaped like Mrs Caudle wearing a bonnet with gilded trim.

Royal Worcester Candle Extinguisher "Mrs Caudle" (shape 72) dated 1903

Archive II An Edwardian Royal Worcester blush porcelain candle extinguisher shaped like Mrs Caudle wearing a bonnet with gilded trim. View II
Archive III An Edwardian Royal Worcester blush porcelain candle extinguisher shaped like Mrs Caudle wearing a bonnet with gilded trim. View III
Archive IV An Edwardian Royal Worcester blush porcelain candle extinguisher shaped like Mrs Caudle wearing a bonnet with gilded trim. View IV
Archive V An Edwardian Royal Worcester blush porcelain candle extinguisher shaped like Mrs Caudle wearing a bonnet with gilded trim. View V
Archive VI An Edwardian Royal Worcester blush porcelain candle extinguisher shaped like Mrs Caudle wearing a bonnet with gilded trim. View VI
Archive VII An Edwardian Royal Worcester blush porcelain candle extinguisher shaped like Mrs Caudle wearing a bonnet with gilded trim. View VII
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An Edwardian Royal Worcester blush porcelain candle extinguisher shaped like Mrs Caudle wearing a bonnet with gilded trim.
Royal Worcester Candle Extinguisher "Mrs Caudle" (shape 72) dated 1903
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An Edwardian Royal Worcester blush porcelain candle extinguisher shaped like Mrs Caudle wearing a bonnet with gilded trim.
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Royal Worcester began producing figural candle extinguishers in the late nineteenth century, capturing popular cultural, satirical, and literary figures. These hollow porcelain items were designed to extinguish candles cleanly while serving as whimsical table decorations.

These snuffers were slip-cast using fine porcelain or soft-paste ceramic bodies, often finished with matte blush ivory glazes and embellished with hand-applied gilding along delicate details.

Authentic pieces feature the standard printed Royal Worcester factory mark on the interior rim, often accompanied by a system of dots or registration numbers to indicate the exact year of manufacture and shape number.

Figural porcelain snuffers function well when grouped on a mantelpiece alongside modern or antique brass candlesticks, or displayed as small sculptural accents within curated bookshelf vignettes.

Dust gently with a soft microfibre cloth or brush. Avoid soaking in water, using harsh chemical detergents, or scrubbing gilded sections, as gold leaf and overglaze enamel can wear away over time.
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