Sunday, November 8, 2015

#63: Wick Trimmer

Maker: WB Barnard
Model: Candle Trimmer
Materials: --
Year: post 1864
Length: 5"
Value: $15
Marked: WB Barnard Patn Dec 27th1864


Wick trimmers were use to keep oil lamp wicks at the best length of good burning.  This design is not uncommon.

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