Candle snuffer

Made:
1701-1800 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. Polished steel, with cutting blade, wick collection box, spike for straightening wick prior to trimming broken off near the tip. English, C18th.

Details

Category:
Lighting
Object Number:
1927-748/21
Materials:
steel
Measurements:
overall: 1.5748 x 6.811 x 2.0472 in.; 40 x 173 x 52 mm
type:
candle snuffer
credit:
Lovett Collection