from Coldingham, Berwickshire
000-100-102-296-C © National Museums Scotland |
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Candleholder
This wooden candleholder is from Coldingham in Berwickshire. It dates from the 19th century.
The double candleholder consists of a horizontal arm on an upright wooden stand with a rectangular base. The arm has a hole at either end for inserting the candles.
Candles were made from wax or tallow - mutton fat or pig fat, or less commonly, beef fat.
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000-100-102-296-C |
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National Museums Scotland |
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0098: National Museums Scotland
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National Museums Scotland H.MGI 101 |
Date: |
19th century
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Material: |
Wood
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Dimensions: |
Arm 11.00" L; stand 23.75" H; base 9.00" x 6.50" x 1.70"
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What: |
Candleholder, double
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Subject: |
Candleholders (NMAS Classification)
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Who: |
Mr Cossar, joiner (Used by his grandfather)
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Where: |
Scotland, Berwickshire, Coldingham Scotland, Berwickshire, Coldingham
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Description: |
Double candleholder of wood, consisting of a horizontal arm on an upright wooden stand with a rectangular base, from Coldingham, Berwickshire, 19th century
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