Candle wick trimmer scissors

This scissor-shaped candle snuffers, terminating in a drop-shaped box at the end, was used to trim the burnt wicks of candles. The box-shaped head opens on the side next to the blade required for cutting the wick; the hot piece of wick then falls into the box. The surface of the candle snuffer is decorated with floral motifs set on leafy tendrils, executed in cloisonné enamel technique.

Terézia Anna Bardi, 2006

Provenance

San Marco-Nákó collection