Snuffers

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Snuffers are used to trim or cut off the charred end of a candle wick. These iron snuffers are from Elgin in Moray. They date from the early 19th century.

The scissors-type snuffers have a shallow rectangular lidless box into which the end of the wick is transferred when it is cut off.

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• Online ID: 000-100-102-311-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.MGQ 14
• Date: Early 19th century
  
• Material: Box / brush / snuffers
  
• Dimensions: 5.40" L x 0.70" H
  
• What: Box / brush / snuffers
  
• Subject: Snuffers (NMAS Classification)
  
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• Where: Scotland, Moray, Elgin
  Scotland, Moray, Elgin
  
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• Description: Scissor type of iron snuffers with a shallow rectangular box without a lid, from Elgin, early 19th century
  
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