Silver Mouse
Figurine
1950s-1970s (made)
1950s-1970s (made)
| Place of origin |
This silver mouse, possibly a candle snuffer, is a commemorative object relating The Mousetrap - currently the longest-running play in the world. It was gifted to theatre manager, Sir Peter Saunders.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Silver Mouse (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Silver |
| Brief description | Silver mouse, presented to Peter Saunders |
| Physical description | Silver mouse, possibly a candle snuffer. Conical 'body' with mouse's head and a curling tail, looped to create a handle. |
| Dimensions |
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| Credit line | Presented by the executors of Sir Peter Saunders following the death of his widow, Katie Boyle |
| Summary | This silver mouse, possibly a candle snuffer, is a commemorative object relating The Mousetrap - currently the longest-running play in the world. It was gifted to theatre manager, Sir Peter Saunders. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | S.260-2021 |
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| Record created | June 20, 2019 |
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