What can this be?

[kevinross]

This curious item has recently come to me following a family bereavement, and I cannot imagine what it is! Any help would be much appreciated.

 

[releventchair]

wick trimmer.

 

[kevinross]

Thanks very much.

 

[releventchair]

Many show feet on the finger loops.

Antique Candle Wick Trimmers - Etsy

This Candlestick Holders item by ByGoneReminisence has 3 favorites from Etsy shoppers. Ships from Denver, CO. Listed on Jun 30, 2024

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[kevinross]

Thanks, yes. They are lovely little things.

 

[bowwinkles]

wick trimmer pictures:https://duckduckgo.com/?t=h_&q=vintage+wick+trimmer&iax=images&ia=images

 

[kevinross]

Marvellous! Thanks for these - I’d never really heard of wick trimmers before today, but they are delightful little things.

 

[Digger RJ]

This curious item has recently come to me following a family bereavement, and I cannot imagine what it is! Any help would be much appreciated.

Very Cool!!! Congrats!!!