Category
Other
Medium
Brass?
Distinguishing marks
none
Condition
Good
Date Period
?
Size and dimensions of this item
6'' long 3'' wide 1 '' thick
Long Description
Brass scissors type tool with nest. Looks like it is to be used to squeeze something out of something or to compress?
History
Found
eBay Auction Link
For Sale?
No
Re: Scissor type tool
Early nineteenth century close-plated candle snuffer These were used like a pair of scissors to trim the candle wick and also to snuff out the candles.