Candle Snuffer

Object/Artifact

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Perth Museum

candle snuffer

candle snuffer

Name/Title

Candle Snuffer

Entry/Object ID

925.3.1

Description

These candle-snuffers were originally owned by William Bateson, Dalhousie township in 1840. These little scissor like instruments were used to crop the wick of a candle and snuff it out. It is in fairly good condition and works, has a build-up of wax on the blades. c. 1840

Made/Created

Date made

1800 - 1900

Dimensions

Length

16.5 cm

Dimension Notes

6.5 cm wide at handles.