Snuffers

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:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.MGQ 12
Date:	Late 18th century
Material:	Iron
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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