Name/Title
Hog Scraper Candlestick and SnufferEntry/Object ID
100117Scope and Content
Hog Scraper Candlesticks & Snuffer, damaged inventory says we have two I only found 1 value $125.00
(AI) This is a classic 18th or 19th-century antique push-up candlestick (often referred to as a hogscraper candlestick if made of sheet iron), sitting right next to its matching conical candle snuffer (extinguisher).
Like the ladder-back chair, this is a beautiful, highly functional piece of early domestic history. Here is how it works and why it looks the way it does:
Key Features
The Push-Up Mechanism: If you look closely at the central vertical tube, there is a small metal tab or button protruding from the side slot. This lever is attached to an internal mechanism that allows you to manually slide the candle upward as it burns down, ensuring you can use every last drop of precious wax or tallow. It also makes ejecting the leftover stub incredibly easy.
The Saucer Base: The wide, shallow dish at the bottom served two critical purposes: it caught dripping hot wax before it could ruin furniture, and it functioned as a safe, steady handle if you needed to carry the light from room to room.
The Snuffer (Extinguisher): The little cone sitting to the left is a candle snuffer. Placing it over the flame deprives it of oxygen, putting the fire out instantly without blowing hot, smoky wax all over the room.