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Candle snuffers and extinguishers

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The advent of candles and the enhancements and development in their functionalities are described. The progress made from snuffers (trimming of the wick to for a clean burning of the candle) to extinguishers is elaborately conveyed through the years.

Author: Thornton, Zita
Publisher: Lightner Publishing Corporation
Publication Name: Antiques & Collecting Magazine
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 1084-0818
Year: 2004
All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing, Manufacturing industries, not elsewhere classified, Candles, Collections and collecting, Antiques

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Irish glass

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Irish glassware have had their own distinct characteristics from medieval times to the present day. The Ravenscroft method is used in producing crystal glasses while a blowing vessel technique is used to etch designs and names on the products.

Author: Thornton, Zita
Publisher: Lightner Publishing Corporation
Publication Name: Antiques & Collecting Magazine
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 1084-0818
Year: 1998
Ireland, Glass industry, Glassware, Antiquities, Mirrors, Bowls (Tableware)

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