Candlesnuffer

Object/Artifact

Vermont Historical Society

Name/Title

Candlesnuffer

Entry/Object ID

1965.14.5

Description

Candlesnuffer and wick trimmer. It is in the form of scissors. One blade has a three-sided box attached to it. There are 2 spokes on the bottom to hold the tool off the resting surface.

Acquisition

Accession

1965.14

Source or Donor

Putnam, Ralph W. (1876-1970)

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Candlesnuffer

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Other Lighting Accessories

Nomenclature Class

Lighting Equipment

Nomenclature Category

Category 02: Furnishings

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Length

7 in

Material

Metal