Victorian steel candle wick trimmer. In good working condition and with original feet.

6½” long x 2” wide x 1¾” high / 16.5cm long x5cm wide x 4.5cm high

British circa1850

£135

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.

Together with a rubbed silver plated tray.