Candle snuffer

Made:
1760-1830 in England
Candle snuffer, for trimming the wick of a candle

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Candle snuffer, for trimming the wick of a candle
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Candle snuffer, for trimming the wick of a candle, metal scissor form, painted black with line gilt markings. Probably English, 1760-1830.

Details

Category:
Lighting
Object Number:
1927-748/16
Materials:
metal
Measurements:
overall: .9843 x 5.6299 x 1.8898 in.; 25 x 143 x 48 mm
type:
candle snuffer
credit:
Lovett Collection