Candleholder

This iron candleholder is from Glenluce in Wigtownshire. It dates from the late 18th century.

The candleholder consists of a tall upright on a stand with four feet. In the middle of the upright is a small horizontal arm with a candle socket and drip pan at the end.

Candles were made from wax or tallow - mutton fat or pig fat, or less commonly, beef fat.

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Online ID:	000-100-102-291-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 76
Date:	Late 18th century
Material:	Iron
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What:	Candleholder, weaver's
Subject:	Candleholders (NMAS Classification)
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Where:	Scotland, Wigtownshire, Glenluce Scotland, Wigtownshire, Glenluce
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Description:	Weaver's candleholder of iron, from Glenluce, Wigtownshire, late 18th century
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