Snuffers

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:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.MGQ 14
Date:	Early 19th century
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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
Event:
Description:	Scissor type of iron snuffers with a shallow rectangular box without a lid, from Elgin, early 19th century
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