Save-all for candle

A 'save-all' is a device to minimise the waste of candle wax. This bronze save-all for a candle comes from New Galloway in Kirkcudbrightshire. It possibly dates from the 16th or 17th century.

The 'save-all' consists of a shallow bowl on a short stem with concentric circles engraved inside and three spikes at the centre. A small, slightly concave handle projects at one side.

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Online ID:	000-100-103-555-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.MGI 24
Date:	16th - 17th century Possibly 16th or 17th century
Material:	Bronze
Dimensions:	1.10" H; bowl 2.00" D
What:	Save-all, candle
Subject:	Candleholders (NMAS Classification)
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Where:	Scotland, Dumfriesshire, New Galloway
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Description:	Bronze 'save-all' for a candle, consisting of a shallow bowl on a short stem with a design of concentric circles engraved inside, from New Galloway, possibly 16th or 17th century
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