Royal Worcester Bottom Candle Snuffer

Royal Worcester's candle extinguishers, or snuffers as they are also commonly known, were first introduced and manufactured in the middle of the 19th Century. It was considered very un-ladylike in Victorian times to blow out the candle, hence the demand for a snuffer to extinguish the flame.

Royal Worcester was the most prolific manufacturer of character snuffers and early examples have become highly collectable because of their novelty and distinctive design. Since their introduction production has been virtually continuous and Royal Worcester's Connoisseur Collection of candle snuffers draws upon the company's heritage, reputation and experience.

The Royal Worcester Bottom Candle Snuffer is based on the character Bottom from Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' who has his head transformed into an asses head and seduced by Titania, Queen of the fairies. This candle snuffershows Bottom from the waist up with a garland of flowers on his head. It would make an ideal gift for any Shakespeare fan or candle snuffer enthusiast.

REF: RWS5107