Candleholder

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This candleholder was found in Guildry Close in Perth during the cutting of a drain. Made of clay, it dates from the 16th or 17th century.

The roughly circular candleholder has a central depression for a candle.

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

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• Online ID: 000-100-102-289-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.MGI 71
• Date: 16th or 17th century
  
• Material: Clay
  
• Dimensions: 2.50" D approx
  
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• Subject: Candleholders (NMAS Classification)
  
• Who:
• Where: Scotland, Perthshire, Perth
  Scotland, Perthshire, Perth (Guildry Close)
  
• Event:
• Description: Roughly circular candleholder of clay, with a central depression, from Perth, 16th or 17th century
  
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