Snuffers

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

The scissors-type snuffers have an upright rectangular box into which the end of the wick is transferred when it is cut off. The snuffers have a pointed projection at the end and stand on three small feet with bulbous ends.

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Online ID:	000-100-102-309-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.MGQ 11
Date:	Early 19th century
Material:	Iron
Dimensions:	6.40" L / 1.40" x 0.60" x 1.00" box
What:	Box / snuffers
Subject:	Snuffers (NMAS Classification)
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Where:	Scotland, Aberdeenshire, Cabrach, Hill of Echt Scotland, Moray, Cabrach
Event:
Description:	Scissor type of iron snuffers with an upright rectangular box, from Hill of Echt, Cabrach, early 19th century
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