Victorian steel candle wick trimmer. It good working condition, with original feet.

Stamped I.Harris – Improved Principle.

British circa 1850

6½” long x 2” wide x 1¾” high / 16.5cm long x 5cm wide x 4.5cm high

£135 sold

This was used to trim the wick of a candle without putting out the flame, to maintain efficient burning. The small receptacle catches the trimmed bit of wick.