Original, very interesting scissors for Wick - extinguishing candles and removing carbon deposits

Original, very interesting scissors for Wick - extinguishing candles and removing carbon deposits. I think the scissors were made in England in the 19th century. Original, very interesting scissors for Wick - extinguishing candles and removing carbon deposits. Candle scissors ( French outdated . mouchette , mouchette ) , as well as scissors - tongs for removing carbon deposits were created to shorten the wicks of candles and oil lamps in houses and temples . Until the beginning of the 19th century, candles were made of wax or animal fat, which formed an influx of carbon at the end of the wick and smoked the more the longer the wick was. Scissors will be a great gift for connoisseurs of antiques , they will become a worthy addition to the collection . A great piece of decor. The length of the scissors is approximately 17 cm (6.7 inches). 
The scissors are in a normal antique condition (see photos and videos).