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Antique Candle Scissors

18th C French Oil Lamp with tools
Located in Carmel, CA
This four candle oil lamp is French and is brass. The turned column is adjustable for height. The
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Candle Scissors

Materials

Brass

George III Snuffer Tray & Scissors by Robert Hennell & John Buckett, 1780-89
By Robert Hennell, John Buckett, London 1
Located in London, GB
A very fine George III Snuffer Tray & Scissors. The Snuffer Tray made in London in 1782 by Robert
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18th Century English George III Antique Candle Scissors

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Silver

George III Sterling Silver Chamber Stick
By Henry Chawner
Located in Brisbane, QLD
compartment that would have originally held the accompanying 'snuff scissors', which have been lost to time
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Late 18th Century British George III Antique Candle Scissors

Materials

Sterling Silver, Silver

Antique George III Sterling Silver Chamber Stick
George III Sterling Silver Chamber Stick
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H 3.55 in W 6.11 in
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Wick Trimmers
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
candle wick trimmer scissors is embellished with applied scrolling leaf ornamentation, accented with a
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1840s British Victorian Antique Candle Scissors

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Rare Georgian 'George III' Sterling Silver Candlewick Snuffer/Cutters
By Thomas Robinson 1
Located in New York, NY
pair of scissors to snuff out a flame and cut the wick of a candle. A small piece of metal inside the
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Early 1800s English George III Antique Candle Scissors

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Sterling Silver

Snuffers with cover. Silver. Real Fábrica de Platería Martínez, Madrid, 1846.
By Platerías Martínez
Located in Madrid, ES
markings. Scissors to cut the wick of candles, known as snuffers, made of silver in their color that have
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1840s Spanish Neoclassical Antique Candle Scissors

Materials

Silver

Candelabra Neoclassical Style
Located in New Haven, CT
delicate chains hanging from it. The column has a hook to hang scissors to cut the wicks for the candles
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1860s French Neoclassical Antique Candle Scissors

Materials

Bronze

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Dunhill London 1928 By Louis Kuppenheim Peacock Enameled Box 935 Sterling Silver
By Louis Kuppenheim, Alfred Dunhill
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1920s German Art Deco Antique Candle Scissors

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Georgian-Style Continental Silver '.800' Austrian Candle Wick Cutter or Snuffer
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Pair of 19th Century Continental Silver Table Figures of Peacocks
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
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Victorian Silver Candle Snuffer with Tray 19th Century English
Located in North Miami, FL
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1880s English Victorian Antique Candle Scissors

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Metal, Sterling Silver

1829, Antique Sterling Silver Wick Trimmers
By Jonathan Hayne
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique George IV English sterling silver wick trimmers; an addition to our silver flatware collection. This exceptional pair of antique ...
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1820s English George IV Antique Candle Scissors

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Sterling Silver

Pair of Indonesian Balinese Wood Carved Devotional Temple Shrine Sculptures 1950
Located in Studio City, CA
Wonderful, unique hand carved wood and polychrome pair of Indonesian Balinese devotional figures/ statues from the island of Bali. This pair, likely from the early to mid 20th ce...
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Antique Candle Scissors

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Pair of Indian Filigree Silver Peacock Menu Holders, Dated circa 1920
Located in London, GB
Pair of Indian Filigree silver peacock menu holders, dated circa 1920 Made in 85% silver One is slightly higher than the other.
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1920s Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Candle Scissors

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Silver

Sotheby's Catalog, An Important Russian Imperial Jewel. Geneva, 2005 1st Ed
By Sotheby's
Located in valatie, NY
Sotheby's Catalog, An Important Russian Imperial Jewel. Geneva 17 November 2005. 1st Ed hardcover. "An impressive and highly important diamond ornament from the collection of the Rus...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Antique Candle Scissors

Materials

Paper

Silver Repoussé Serving Spoon with Peacock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A most wonderful addition to any table - a serving spoon that will make your friends talk to each other. An intricately detailed Repoussé peacock handled spoon. One of the most impre...
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20th Century European Baroque Revival Antique Candle Scissors

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Silver Repoussé Serving Spoon with Peacock
Silver Repoussé Serving Spoon with Peacock
H 10.75 in W 3.75 in D 0.75 in
Sofa with Green Mohair And Polished Brass Legs
By Troy Smith Studio
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The Flute Sofa takes its inspiration from the pan flute. Unique and beautiful the Flute Sofa is one of Troy Smith's best sellers. Built to exacting standards and quality. The flute s...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Antique Candle Scissors

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Brass

Rare Japanese Meiji Gold Silver Inlay Peacock Bronze Usubata Ikebana Flower Vase
Located in New York, NY
Rare peacocks and peonies antique Japanese Meiji period patinated bronze gold and silver inlaid signed Usubata vase for Ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arrangement Late 19th Cent...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Candle Scissors

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Gold, Silver, Bronze

Portrait of a French nobleman, oil on canvas, late 17th/early 18th century
Located in TEYJAT, FR
A Striking Large Portrait of a French Nobelman oil on canvas, late 17th/early 18th century. The subject dressed in a velvet gown and white neck tie and wearing a flamboyant long bla...
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17th Century French Baroque Antique Candle Scissors

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Canvas, Wood

Barong Wood Sculpture Bali 19Th Century
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Barong Wood Sculpture Bali 19Th Century Measurements: 32″hight, 21″width, 20″depth. Rare Barong (king of spirits, host of the good) 19Th Century Balinese temple wood sculpture, orig...
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19th Century Symbolist Antique Candle Scissors

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Georgian Silver Plated Chamber Stick
Located in Mississauga, ON
An English, Georgian silver plated chamber stick with snuffer. Missing scissors.
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Candle Scissors

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Sheffield Plate

Rare George III Chamber Candlestick with its original Snuffer Scissors
Located in London, GB
Chamberstick also comes with a fully marked pair of snuffer scissors of the same date and by the same maker
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1810s Irish Antique Candle Scissors

George III Snuffer Tray & Scissors Made in London in 1818 by William Eaton
By William Eaton
Located in London, GB
condition, very well marked, and is engraved in the centre with a contemporary Crest. The Snuffer scissors
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1810s English George III Antique Candle Scissors

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Sterling Silver

Very Rare George III Chamber Candlestick Made in London by Hester Bateman
Located in London, GB
snuffer scissors.  Measures: Height 2.5 inches, 6.25cm. Base diameter 5.45 inches, 13.63cm. Weight
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1780s European Antique Candle Scissors

Very Fine Early George III Chamberstick Made by Joseph Herriot
Located in London, GB
scissors at this date. This piece is in excellent condition and is very well marked on the base
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1760s English Antique Candle Scissors

Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Wick Trimmers and Snuffer Trays, 1802
By Thomas Wallis II
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
. The anterior surface of these impressive candle wick trimmer scissors are each embellished with tooled
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Early 1800s British George III Antique Candle Scissors

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique German Silver Wick Trimmers and Snuffer Tray, circa 1825
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
trimmers/snuffer has a hinged scissor action. The anterior surface of these impressive candle wick
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1820s German Antique Candle Scissors

Materials

Silver

Exotic Bird Snuffer Scissors in Brass
Located in Bradenton, FL
Brass snuffer scissors adorned with an exotic bird box. Scissors are secured with a copper pin
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Mid-19th Century Antique Candle Scissors

Materials

Brass

Blue and White Candlesticks 18th Century English Battersea Enamel circa 1753-175
By Battersea
Located in Katonah, NY
shafts rising from an oval base and separate small bobeche to hold the candle. Battersea painted
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1750s English Neoclassical Antique Candle Scissors

Materials

Enamel

Antique German Silver Wick Trimmers and Snuffer Tray, circa 1825
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
trimmers/snuffer has a hinged scissor action. The anterior surface of these impressive candle wick trimmer
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1820s German Antique Candle Scissors

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19th Century Candle Snuffers
Located in Paris, FR
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Early 19th Century French Folk Art Antique Candle Scissors

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19th Century Candle Snuffers
19th Century Candle Snuffers
H 7.49 in W 7.09 in D 5.12 in
Georgian Writing Box by J.J.Taylor
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Scissors & Patent Pen-Knives. J.J.TAYLOR Table, Knife Cutlers & Razor Maker. Portable Desk & Dressing Case
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19th Century British Antique Candle Scissors

Georgian Writing Box By J.j.taylor
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Scissors & Patent Pen-Knives. J.J.TAYLOR Table, Knife Cutlers & Razor Maker Portable Desk
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19th Century British Antique Candle Scissors

English Candle Scissors in Silverplate from 1880-1890 by Gilbert
Located in Copenhagen, DK
English candle scissors in silverplate from 1880-1890 by Gilbert. Measures 16,5cm / 6 1/2".  
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19th Century Antique Candle Scissors

Materials

Silver

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Questions About Antique Candle Scissors
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    To tell if a candle holder is solid antique brass, you can try placing a magnet on it. Brass is not magnetic, so if there is any attraction, the piece is unlikely to be solid brass. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of candle holders.