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What is the point of a candle snuffer?
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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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Copper Candle Snuffer
Located in Queens, NY
American Country-style (19th Century) copper candle snuffer.
Category
Antique 19th Century American British Colonial Candlesticks
Materials
Copper
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
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
$60 Sale Price / item
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Vintage Boho Twisted Moon Candle Snuffer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your candle-lighting ritual with this enchanting Vintage Boho Twisted Moon Candle Snuffer
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Candlesticks
Materials
Metal
Tiffany Elsa Peretti Sterling Candle Snuffer
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1980s Tiffany sterling Elsa Peretti candle snuffer in box.
Category
Vintage 1980s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Edwardian pair of candle snuffers
tray
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Edwardian pair of candle snuffers & tray having a lovely pair of electroplated candle
Category
Early 20th Century Edwardian Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver


