An English Queen Ann style brass candle snuffer with scissor-like handles and a pointed tip, which is accommodated vertically into the octagonal based stand with handle. 
Cleverly, there are two holes in the bottom of the stand so that the point on the snuffers can go in either side. 
(Similar English Queen Anne style snuffer sold on 1stDibs for $335)
Height: 7 in 
Width: 3.5 in 
Depth: 2.75 in
Made in England