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Solved mystery items5378 of 11810MCM lamp mark?R. & G. White Etching - JOHANNES HARRIS D.D. Regia Societatis Socius - Ætal. Sua' 40.  - c. 1706
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    Posted 8 years ago

    Janetville
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    I have a silver item which looks like a scissors and has my grandmother's initials of EH, but no idea what this can be. It has a sticker on the back that says c. 1829 so maybe it was purchased or appraised at one time, but cannot for the life of me figure this out. I thought maybe a garlic press or cigar stub thing, but does not cut, just presses. When you open it like you would a scissors, the pointed end does not move, but the side section comes out like a press and clamps down flat.

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    Comments

    1. vetraio50 vetraio50, 8 years ago
      Candle Wick Trimmer, Snipper or Snuffer.
    2. Efesgirl Efesgirl, 8 years ago
      Yes, a candle wick trimmer/snipper/snuffer. 1829 would date this to the Georgian/Regency period.
    3. Janetville, 8 years ago
      Thank you both for helping me out.
      I really appreciate it!
    4. Efesgirl Efesgirl, 8 years ago
      Welcome!

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