Candleholder - Brass - Kaarsendover
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Antique solid-brass candle-dover from the United Kingdom, dating to the first half of the 20th century, with an integrated wick-trimmer, measuring about 17 cm high, 8 cm wide and 4 cm deep, in good condition with minor signs of aging and spots.
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Antique brass candle holder with integrated wick scissors – 19th century
Description:
Antique candle snuffer (Dover) made of solid brass, equipped with an integrated wick scissors. This functional object was used in the 19th century to safely extinguish candles and neatly trim the wick, preventing smoke and soot formation.
The dover is placed on an elegant octagonal foot and features a cap to extinguish the flame. The hinged wick clip rests in the holder and is fully functional. The construction is authentic, with visible threading on the underside.
The object is in good antique condition, with a beautiful, even patina appropriate for its age. No cracks or missing parts. A decorative and collectible item for enthusiasts of historic household and lighting antiques.
Specifications
Candle holder / candle holder with match scissors
Material: solid brass
Period: circa 1850–1900
Origin: Western Europe
Condition: good antique condition, normal signs of use.
Features: integrated wick scissors, stable octagonal foot
Dimensions (approximate)
Height: ± 14 cm
Foot: ± 8 cm
Lontenschaar: approximately 17 cm
Shipping information
Is carefully packed and sent by registered mail.
Antique brass candle holder with integrated wick scissors – 19th century
Description:
Antique candle snuffer (Dover) made of solid brass, equipped with an integrated wick scissors. This functional object was used in the 19th century to safely extinguish candles and neatly trim the wick, preventing smoke and soot formation.
The dover is placed on an elegant octagonal foot and features a cap to extinguish the flame. The hinged wick clip rests in the holder and is fully functional. The construction is authentic, with visible threading on the underside.
The object is in good antique condition, with a beautiful, even patina appropriate for its age. No cracks or missing parts. A decorative and collectible item for enthusiasts of historic household and lighting antiques.
Specifications
Candle holder / candle holder with match scissors
Material: solid brass
Period: circa 1850–1900
Origin: Western Europe
Condition: good antique condition, normal signs of use.
Features: integrated wick scissors, stable octagonal foot
Dimensions (approximate)
Height: ± 14 cm
Foot: ± 8 cm
Lontenschaar: approximately 17 cm
Shipping information
Is carefully packed and sent by registered mail.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Kaarsendover
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Material
Brass
Style
Antique
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
17 cm
Width
8 cm
Depth
4 cm
Estimated Period
the first half of the 20th century
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