{"product_id":"scissors-and-tray","title":"Brass Candle Snuffer with Decorative Tray","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA finely detailed brass candle snuffer and tray, designed for both practicality and beauty. The tray, with its scalloped edges and repoussé decoration of floral clusters and classical masks, serves as a resting place for the scissor-style wick trimmer. The snuffer itself was crafted to cut and collect burnt wicks, ensuring a clean flame and prolonging the life of the candle — an indispensable tool in 18th and 19th-century households before electric lighting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSets like these were not only functional but also a sign of refinement, often displayed prominently on mantelpieces, desks, or side tables. This particular example, with its ornate Rococo-inspired details, reflects the artistry of decorative metalwork in the period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; Era\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLikely France or England\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLate 19th century (c. 1880–1900)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolid brass with repoussé floral and figural decoration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScissor-style wick trimmer with catch box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn excellent antique condition with a warm patina that enhances its intricate detailing. Light surface wear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyling Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect for displaying atop a stack of antique books, on a fireside mantel, or next to a favorite candle. This piece brings an instant sense of old-world ritual to modern interiors, reminding us of the elegance of daily life in candlelit centuries past.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"soul fed home","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50948055400769,"sku":"23003508","price":165.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/9549\/3185\/files\/49937999-3317-4E06-9F4E-CC4BE053A225.png?v=1761700511","url":"https:\/\/soulfedhome.com\/products\/scissors-and-tray","provider":"Soul Fed Home","version":"1.0","type":"link"}