Vintage Brass Candlesnuff with Turned Wood Handle artist made I have learned that boxes

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Vintage Brass Candlesnuff with Turned Wood Handle artist made I have learned that boxesHow much nicer to put candles out with a candle snuff than to huff and puff away! And this is quite a nice one to use for the purpose, with a brass head and nice long turned wood handle. And it looks lovely on the table or shelf when not in use or string a ribbon through the hole at the end and hang it up! 12" long x 1 1 2" wide x 1 1 2" deep. Handle is 7 16" in diameter. Good vintage condition; I have not attempted to polish the brass, which shows