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Culture:English
Title:snuffer and tray
Date Made:18th-early 19th century
Type:Lighting Device
Materials:base metal: brass
Place Made:United Kingdom; England
Measurements:snuffer: 7 1/8 x 2 1/8 x 1 1/4 in.; 18.0975 x 5.3975 x 3.175 cm; tray: 1 3/8 x 10 5/8 x 3 1/2 in.
Accession Number:  HD 1122
Museum Collection:  Historic Deerfield

Description:
Brass candle snuffer and tray that have been "married." The snuffer is made of a heavier brass and is not easily accessible from the tray which shows little use. Until the discovery of sterine and a self-consumed plaited wick in the 19th century, candles wicks had to be snuffed or trimmed to avoid smoking and, therefore, wasting their brilliance. Candle trimmers or snuffers are basicly scissors with a box attached to catch the wick as it was being trimmed.

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