Jan & John Maggs

Antiques and Art

A graceful brass candle snuffer

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Built to snuff (trim) a burning candle by cutting off the spent wick and capturing it in the rectangular box,

highly specialized tools of this type have been manufactured for many centuries.

This one probably dates from the late 19th century.

In excellent condition.

Overall length: 6 ½”

SOLD

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