Vintage Ornate Silverplate Candle Snuffer

Vintage Ornate Silverplate Candle Snuffer

This vintage ornate silverplate candle snuffer is a decorative table and mantel tool for safely extinguishing candles. It is useful for taper candles, dinner tables, fireplace mantels, and home decor gifting.

A Little History

Tools like this were once an essential part of candlelit dining. Rather than blowing out a flame and sending smoke across the table, the snuffer gently covers the candle wick, extinguishing the flame quietly and cleanly.

The Details

The decorative handle features elegant scrollwork detailing, giving the piece both character and refinement. The polished silverplate surface reflects light softly, making it not only a functional tool but also a beautiful object to keep beside candlesticks or displayed on a tray.

The handle bears a "double plated" mark, indicating traditional silverplate construction where a base metal is coated with layers of silver to create the reflective finish. Pieces like this were commonly produced in the mid-20th century for formal dining and candle service.

Today, candle snuffers remain a thoughtful and practical accessory for anyone who enjoys candles, entertaining, or carefully styled interiors.

Perfect For

• Taper candle care
• Candlelit dinners
• Dining table styling
• Mantel decor
• Vintage-inspired interiors

Please note: the candle and any additional objects shown in the photographs are styling props and are not included with the purchase.

Specifications

• Length: Approximately 8 inches
• Material: Silverplate
• Era: Mid-20th century

About Relikta

At Relikta, the name comes from the Latin relicta — something left behind. Each piece is carefully chosen for its craftsmanship and quiet history, allowing these objects to continue their story in new homes and around new tables.

Condition

Vintage condition with light surface wear consistent with age and use.