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Wrought iron candle snuffer, for trimming the wick of a candle. Arch-shaped wick collection box, and spike for uncurling or straightening the wick prior to trimming. European, possibly English, 1700-1800.
Details
- Category:
- Lighting
- Object Number:
- 1927-748/13
- Materials:
- wrought iron
- Measurements:
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overall: 1.0236 x 6.4961 x 2.126 in.; 26 x 165 x 54 mm
- type:
- candle snuffer
- credit:
- Lovett Collection
