Steel wick trimmer

Made:
1801-1900

Probably wick trimmer, 19th century, steel

Details

Category:
Wellcome (general)
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A615081
Materials:
steel
Measurements:
length 130 mm
closed: width 47 mm
height 24 mm
type:
wick trimmers

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