Three Antique Candle Cutter Snuffs with Trays
Three Antique Candle Cutter Snuffs with Trays
A tole, brass and plated silver set of antique candle cutters snuffers, and trays features a scissor-like mouchette paired with a matching resting tray. The scissor blades trimmed the carbonized wick, while the attached small box/hood extinguished the flame and caught the hot debris to prevent smoke and table burns.
Provenance: The Estate of Fred Dirck, longtime owner of The Prairie Peddler Antiques, Alton, IL
Trays approximately 9 inches long
Three Antique Candle Cutter Snuffs with Trays
A tole, brass and plated silver set of antique candle cutters snuffers, and trays features a scissor-like mouchette paired with a matching resting tray. The scissor blades trimmed the carbonized wick, while the attached small box/hood extinguished the flame and caught the hot debris to prevent smoke and table burns.
Provenance: The Estate of Fred Dirck, longtime owner of The Prairie Peddler Antiques, Alton, IL
Trays approximately 9 inches long
