Scissors (2) - Silver - Scissors for cutting candles.

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Inés Fernández
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Two-piece candle-snuffing scissors set in contrasted silver with a rectangular stand, dating to 1850–1900 from Portugal, including scissors about 16 cm long and a base 18.5 × 8 cm with a total height of 6 cm and a combined weight of 0.251 kg, in excellent condition with minor signs of wear.

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Set of candle-snuffing scissors / wick cutter with stand and tray, in contrasting silver. Rectangular tray with a pearlized rim and four feet, featuring discreet engraved decoration along the edge. Scissors with a pierced handle and a slot in the blade to hold the cut wick (“snuff”).

Material: oxidized silver

Pieces: 2 (scissors + stand)

Condition: excellent overall condition, with slight signs of wear consistent with age

Provenance: manor house (manorial house)

Measurements and weights (cm / kg)

Scissors: 16 cm (length) × 4 cm (height) — 0.081 kg

Base/board: 18.5 cm (length) × 8 cm (width)

Height of the assembly (assembled): 6 cm

Base weight: 0.170 kg

Total weight of the assembly: 0.251 kg

Set of candle-snuffing scissors / wick cutter with stand and tray, in contrasting silver. Rectangular tray with a pearlized rim and four feet, featuring discreet engraved decoration along the edge. Scissors with a pierced handle and a slot in the blade to hold the cut wick (“snuff”).

Material: oxidized silver

Pieces: 2 (scissors + stand)

Condition: excellent overall condition, with slight signs of wear consistent with age

Provenance: manor house (manorial house)

Measurements and weights (cm / kg)

Scissors: 16 cm (length) × 4 cm (height) — 0.081 kg

Base/board: 18.5 cm (length) × 8 cm (width)

Height of the assembly (assembled): 6 cm

Base weight: 0.170 kg

Total weight of the assembly: 0.251 kg

Details

Era
1400-1900
Gross weight
0.25 kg
Over 200 years old
No
No. of items
2
Country of Origin
Portugal
Material
Silver
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
6 cm
Width
18.5 cm
Depth
8 cm
Estimated period
unknown
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