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 West Calder in West Lothian. They date from the late 18th century.

The scissors-type snuffers have an upright semicircular box into which the end of the wick is transferred when it is cut off. The snuffers have a pointed projection at the end.

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• Online ID: 000-100-102-310-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.MGQ 12
• Date: Late 18th century
  
• Material: Iron
  Box / snuffers
  
• Dimensions: 7.00" L / 1.20" H x 1.20" D box
  
• What: Box / snuffers
  
• Subject: Snuffers (NMAS Classification)
  
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• Where: Scotland, West Lothian, West Calder
  Scotland, West Lothian, West Calder
  
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• Description: Scissor type of iron snuffers with an upright semicircular box, from West Calder, West Lothian, late 18th century
  
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