{"product_id":"product_2054902f-d0ef-49f2-9b82-c7fbf236a4af","title":"Antique brass wick trimmer, candle scissors with wick catcher, Europe c. 1900–1930, vintage candle snuffer","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"611\" data-end=\"904\"\u003eThese antique brass wick trimmers probably date from around 1900 to 1930 and were used for shortening candle wicks. Such candle trimmers used to be standard equipment in households, churches, and inns before electric lighting was widespread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"906\" data-end=\"1192\"\u003eTypical for this design is the small wick catcher, which catches the glowing wick when trimming, preventing wax or soot from falling on the table or floor. The scissors are partly handcrafted, which can be seen from the soldered feet and the attached collection box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1194\" data-end=\"1435\"\u003eToday, wick trimmers are primarily used as a decorative home accessory or as stylish accessories for candle lovers. Especially in a classic or historical ambiance, they are a beautiful detail with an authentic character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1437\" data-end=\"1518\"\u003eThe brass shows an age-related patina; the condition is overall very good.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1520\" data-end=\"1614\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: Brass\u003cbr data-start=\"1537\" data-end=\"1540\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 12.5 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1554\" data-end=\"1557\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth\u003c\/strong\u003e: 5 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1569\" data-end=\"1572\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod\u003c\/strong\u003e: ca. 1900–1930\u003cbr data-start=\"1595\" data-end=\"1598\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e: Europe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn Zwettl, at an attic-find market. When electric light was still new, this tool was indispensable. The brass wick trimmer fits perfectly in the hand — as if it were used just yesterday.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: saddlebrown;\"\u003eA piece from before electric light — Things with Soul · VintageAustriaShop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VintageAustriaShop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56752361996663,"sku":"1109030262","price":42.39,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/4071\/4359\/files\/Kerzenschere-Messing_1.jpg?v=1774006716","url":"https:\/\/vintageaustriashop.com\/en\/products\/product_2054902f-d0ef-49f2-9b82-c7fbf236a4af","provider":"VintageAustriaShop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}