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 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: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.MGQ 11
• Date: Early 19th century
  
• Material: Iron
  Box / snuffers
  
• Dimensions: 6.40" L / 1.40" x 0.60" x 1.00" box
  
• What: Box / snuffers
  
• Subject: Snuffers (NMAS Classification)
  
• Who:
• 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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