Candlesnuffer

Object/Artifact

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Vermont Historical Society

a

Name/Title

Candlesnuffer

Entry/Object ID

1953.40.12a

Description

Candlesnuffer and wick trimmer. It is in the form of scissors. One blade has a three-sided box attached to it while the other side has a rectangular plate attached to it. When closed, the plate inserts into the box. There are three spokes on the bottom to hold the tool off the resting surface.

Use

Used to put out candles and trim off burnt wicks.

Context

Likely used by a member of the Day family in Ludlow, Vermont

Acquisition

Accession

1953.40

Source or Donor

Harding, Ina May Harris (1879-1979)

Acquisition Method

Gift

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Trimmer, Wick

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Other Lighting Accessories

Nomenclature Class

Lighting Equipment

Nomenclature Category

Category 02: Furnishings

Dimensions

Height

1 in

Width

4-1/2 in

Length

10-1/2 in

Material

Tin