Candleholder

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This wooden candleholder is from Upper Mulben in Moray. It dates from the 18th century.

The candleholder has a baluster stem inserted into a moulded base.

It is thought the candle was introduced to Britain by the Romans. From then until the second quarter of the 19th century, it remained the most widely used form of artificial light.

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• Online ID: 000-100-102-278-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.MGI 31
• Date: 18th century
  
• Material: Wood
  
• Dimensions: 6.40" total H; socket 1.05" H; base 3.55" D
  
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• Subject: Candleholders (NMAS Classification)
  
• Who:
• Where: Scotland, Banffshire, Upper Mulben
  Scotland, Moray, Upper Mulben
  
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• Description: Wooden candleholder with a baluster stem which is inserted into a moulded base of turned wood, from Upper Mulben, Moray, 18th century
  
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