Blowing out a candle scatters hot wax, sends a puff of smoke into the room, and doesn't work well at all once a candle is set inside a hurricane glass or up on a tall sconce. A snuffer solves all three problems at once, and this one is built with reach to spare: a 14.5-inch wood handle topped with a brass bell that lowers gently over the flame and starves it of oxygen instead of blasting it out.
The bell itself measures 1.25 inches across, sized to fit comfortably over most standard candle wicks without smothering the wax pool around it. The long wood handle keeps your hand well clear of the flame and any rising heat, which matters most with taller pillar candles, candles set in deep hurricane holders, or sconces mounted higher on a wall than an arm's length allows.
Combined length is 14.5 inches fully extended, noticeably longer than a standard tabletop snuffer, so it earns its place in a household with taller candles, multi-candle centerpieces, or fixtures set above easy reach. For shorter candles at arm's length, our 10.25-inch brass snuffer may be the more comfortable choice; this one is for the situations where extra reach actually matters.
The wood-and-brass construction gives it a classic look that suits a mantel, sideboard, or altar as well as it suits daily use, so it doesn't need to be tucked away between lightings.
After use, let the brass bell cool completely, then wipe both the bell and the wood handle with a soft, dry cloth; avoid soaking the wood or using harsh cleaners on the brass.
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