Candlesnuffer

Object/Artifact

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Historic Columbia Foundation

Name/Title

Candlesnuffer

Entry/Object ID

1970.61.1

Description

Brass scissor-style candlesnuffer.

Use

Candlesnuffers—which are still used today but are less of a household staple—were used to extinguish a candle. Scissor-like ones like this were also used to trim the wick off a candle.

Made/Created

Time Period

19th Century

Material

Metal