Wick Trimmer

Object/Artifact

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Wick Trimmer

Entry/Object ID

2023.28.027

Description

Iron wick trimmer with scissor blade and function. Scissors snip the wick of the candle. Side of the oval opens to reveal blade. Arms are slightly curved. Three legs on the bottom hold the object up.

Collection

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Category

Lighting

Made/Created

Date made

1840 - 1860

Place

Country

England

Location

United Kingdom

Region

Western Europe

Continent

Europe

Dimensions

Height

1 in

Width

2-1/4 in

Length

6-3/4 in

Material

Iron