{"product_id":"antique-english-silver-plated-candle-snuffer","title":"Antique English Silver Plated Candle Snuffer","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBlowing out a candle throws hot wax across a table. A snuffer drops over the flame and starves it, which is why every dining room and library that burned candles daily had one within reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA conical bell on a long straight handle with a looped end, silver plated over a simple stepped base. Twelve inches of reach means you can put out a taper without leaning over the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe plate is heavily worn and the base metal shows through in places. The inside of the bell is black with soot. Neither of those is a flaw in an object like this. A snuffer that still looks new never worked for a living.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSourced in England. No maker's marks found.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Type | Candle snuffer, long handled\u003cbr\u003e[d]Dimensions | 12 in. W x 3 in. H x 2 in. D\u003cbr\u003e[d]Primary Material | Silverplate over base metal\u003cbr\u003e[d]Period | Vintage\u003cbr\u003e[d]Origin | Sourced in England\u003cbr\u003e[d]Also Known As | Candle snuffer, wick snuffer, douter\u003cbr\u003e[d]Maker, Mark, or Attribution | None. No maker's marks found\u003cbr\u003e[d]Construction or Technique | Conical bell on a straight handle with a looped terminal and stepped base\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[condition]\u003cbr\u003eThere is heavy silver plate wear and loss throughout, with base metal visible in areas, along with surface oxidation and spotting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe interior of the bell shows soot and darkening from use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54512868753721,"sku":"mts1789953114006","price":28.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0997\/7184\/2873\/files\/antique-english-silver-plated-candle-snuffer_1.jpg?v=1789953118","url":"https:\/\/petfirstaidkit.shop\/products\/antique-english-silver-plated-candle-snuffer","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}