This marvelous hand wrought candle wick trimmer is created in a gorgeous brass and is in the 19th century American style. These beautiful trimmers potentially date from 1800-1825, before the advent of dripless candles. The simple, yet elegant design will fit into any decor. There are no hallmarks. Measurements for this fabulous creation are: Length from end to end=6 inches, Width at widest=2 inches. This marvelous candle wick trimmer has been well cared for, gently used and is in excellent antique condition. There is some modest wear and a few scratches, that do not diminish the beauty of this piece. It is perfect for holiday or every day use, particularly if you like the uniqueness of this design.
Through thousands of years of using candles as a primary light source, the ideal length of the wick has been established as ¼ inch – 1/8 inch. Wick trimmers were created to maintain this ideal length. The key unique feature of wick trimmers is the box tray around the blades. Its purpose is to collect the snipped wick, eliminating the possibility of mess being made. The long length of the trimmers also means that whoever is doing the trimming is in no danger of being burned.