Candleholder

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This iron candleholder from Galloway dates from the late 18th century.

The adjustable candleholder consists of an iron rod standing on tripod legs. At the top of the rod is a drip pan with a candle socket and a three-pronged holder.

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

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• Online ID: 000-100-102-292-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.MGI 77
• Date: Late 18th century
  
• Material: Iron
  
• Dimensions: 27.00" L; 1st rod 22.00" L; holders 1.50", 1.80"; pan 4.00" D
  
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• Subject: Candleholders (NMAS Classification)
  
• Who:
• Where: Galloway
  Scotland, Galloway
  
• Event:
• Description: Iron candleholder, consisting of an iron rod standing on tripod legs, from Galloway, late 18th century
  
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