Candle snuffer

Made:
circa 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, silver-plated steel with spring action arms, egg-shape wick collection box, with unfurling spike. English, c.1800.

Details

Category:
Lighting
Object Number:
1927-748/23
Materials:
steel
Measurements:
overall: 1.8504 x 6.1811 x 2.3622 in.; 47 x 157 x 60 mm
type:
candle snuffer
credit:
Lovett Collection