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97/35/1-3
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This is a collection of three wick trimmers or snuffers. They were used to trim the wicks of candles to prevent guttering.
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3 snuffers: metal; good condition1) Lever action with spring loaded blade, black painted metal inscribed: U.S. PATENT, MFD, IN U.S.A. Length: 15.0 cm 2) Scissor action with catcher on bottom blade. Inscribed: J. RODGERS & SONS. Length: 14.5 cm 3) Scissor action, part of bottom tray is missing brass. Length: 15 cm
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