Snuffers

Snuffers are used to trim or cut off the charred end of a candle wick. These steel snuffers date from the late 18th or early 19th century.

The scissors-type snuffers have a rectangular box into which the end of the wick is transferred when it is cut off. The snuffers stand on two small legs; a third, on one of the handles is missing.

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Online ID:	000-100-103-609-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 16
Date:	Late 18th - early 19th century Late 18th or early 19th century
Material:	Steel
Dimensions:	7.00" L / 1.60" x 1.00" x 0.75" box
What:	Box / snuffers
Subject:	Snuffers (NMAS Classification)
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Description:	Scissor type of steel snuffers with an upright rectangular box, late 18th or early 19th century
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