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What is the point of a candle snuffer?

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What is the point of a candle snuffer?
The point of a candle snuffer is to extinguish candles more carefully. Using one to put out a flame is less likely to cause wax splatters and damage to the candle than blowing out the wick. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique candle snuffers.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Heavy & Solid Brass Candle Snuffer
Located in Malibu, CA
Mid-Century Brass Candle Snuffer. Sleek design with a flexible hinge. In excellent condition
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Modernist Wrought Iron Candle Snuffer
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful wrought-tin candle snuffer with a modernist vibe including two fins around a central
Category

20th Century American Modern More Candle Holders

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Large Ornate Brass Victorian Candle Snuffer
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Large British Victorian Ornate Brass Candle Snuffer. Polished brass candle snuffer with
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Early 20th Century British Victorian Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Gilt Florentine Candle Snuffer Lamp
Located in Riverdale, NY
Charming Gilt Florentine Candle Snuffer Lamp from the 1960's. Designed as an electrified candle
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Baroque Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Gold Bronze Candle Snuffer in the Regency Style
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful gold gilt brass or bronze candle snuffer in the Regency style, circa 20th century. A
Category

Early 20th Century Regency Candlesticks

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Mid Century Modern Brass Candle Snuffer Wand - India
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A long brass candle snuffer, made in India. Created from brass, this long candle snuffer will be a
Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

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