LAST week's Craven Curiosity seems to have stumped our readers.

There were no correct guesses so we can reveal the object is a tray used to place a candle snuffer when not in use.

Experts from Craven Museum and Gallery tells us: "Candle snuffers were used to cut off and retain the burned wicks of candles when the wax had melted. Otherwise, flames would become dangerously long.

"Candle snuffers were created around the 15th century, although they did not become widespread until two centuries later. Nonetheless, around 1840, candles that consumed their wicks completely were introduced and snuffers fell into disuse.

"They usually came with a tray or a pan, which was useful on which to leave the snuffers, burned wicks and pieces of dried wax.

"These trays could be made in different shapes and had various decorations. The example featured here is made of silver-plated metal and has a floral design and ribbon edging."

Guesses about this week's mystery object should be emailed to news@cravenherald.co.uk

All items featured in this column are on display at Craven Museum and Gallery, which is located in Skipton Town Hall.