Candle Snuffer – vintage floral zinc alloy tool for smoke-free candles

Candle snuffer that puts out a flame without the smoke

Blowing out a candle scatters wax and leaves a trail of smoke behind. This snuffer lowers a small bell over the flame instead, cutting off the air so the wick goes dark in a second. The head is shaped like an open blossom, with enamel petals and gold-toned edges.

Why choose this candle snuffer?

It is a small tool you keep out on the shelf rather than in a drawer. Zinc alloy gives it enough weight to feel steady in the hand, and the long stem keeps your fingers well clear of the wax.

• Floral head: each snuffer is modeled on a blooming flower, finished with delicate enamel and gold-toned accents.
• Clean extinguishing: the bell smothers the flame without splattering wax or sending up a plume of smoke.
• Zinc alloy body: solid enough to last through daily use, with a weight that balances well in the hand.
• Long stem: reaches down into deep jars and tall holders without singed knuckles.
• Display piece: between candles it sits on a tray or mantel as an object in its own right.

Four styles are available separately, or together as a set of four.

Hold the stem near the end and lower the bell straight down over the wick until the light goes out, then lift it away after a moment. Any wax caught inside wipes off with a dry cloth once cool. Because the head is enameled, keep it out of the dishwasher and away from prolonged soaking.

Specifications

• Material: zinc alloy with enamel and gold-toned detailing
• Length: 16.5 to 19 cm (6.5 to 7.5 in) depending on style
• Head width: 4.2 to 6 cm (1.7 to 2.4 in)
• Use: cup, jar and pillar candles
• Care: wipe clean with a dry cloth

Pick the style that matches your candles, or take all four as a set.