Candle snuffer

Candle snuffer, for trimming the wick of a candle, iron

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Candle snuffer, for trimming the wick of a candle, iron
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Candle snuffer, for trimming the wick of a candle, iron, scissor form with curled finger loops. Probably English, 1700-1800.

Details

Category:
Lighting
Object Number:
1927-748/18
Materials:
iron
Measurements:
overall: 1.2598 x 6.6535 x 1.8504 in.; 32 x 169 x 47 mm
type:
candle snuffer
credit:
Lovett Collection