Snuiter of snuiterschaar met korte en lange poot waaraan ovaalvormige ogen. Op korte poot een klokvormige klep met geschulpte onderrand, die past in flesvormige snuiterkamer op lange poot 1748 - 1749

Editor: So, this object is called a "Snuiter of snuiterschaar met korte en lange poot waaraan ovaalvormige ogen. Op korte poot een klokvormige klep met geschulpte onderrand, die past in flesvormige snuiterkamer op lange poot," created by Reynier de Haan between 1748 and 1749. It's made of silver and other metals, and falls into the decorative arts. My first impression is that it's strangely elegant for what appears to be… scissors for candles? How do you see this piece? Curator: "Snuiterschaar"—try saying that three times fast! What strikes me is the Rococo flourish even on a utilitarian object. It’s sheer poetry to transform candle-trimming into an exercise in artistic expression. De Haan isn't merely crafting an object; they are curating an experience. It whispers of a time when even the mundane was touched by beauty. Don't you think objects like this are a real sign of a time when even daily life should be artistic and luxurious? Editor: It’s wild to think someone put so much artistry into candle maintenance. So, it’s about making daily tasks feel more special? Curator: Exactly! And it asks us a question, doesn't it? How much of our modern world is stripped of this…joyful indulgence? I sometimes wonder if we've lost something essential in our quest for efficiency. The way the silver catches the light – it's almost a miniature sculpture, wouldn't you agree? Editor: Absolutely! Seeing the artistry in something so practical makes me rethink what "art" even means. Thanks for making me see it in a different light! Curator: And thank you for reminding me that sometimes the grandest art is hidden in the smallest details. It’s a flickering thought, worth trimming and saving.