Candlestick

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This small candlestick was found at the site of the castle in Alterwall Loch in Caithness. It dates from the 15th century or later and is made of latten - thin sheets of a metal or alloy.

The candlestick has a straight stem with an ornamental knob in the middle, a shallow inverted trumpet base, and a vertical socket with no drip pan.

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• Online ID: 000-100-103-562-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.MGI 54
• Date: 15th century
  15th century or later
  
• Material: Latten
  
• Dimensions: 6.30" H; base 2.50" D
  
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• Subject: Candleholders (NMAS Classification)
  
• Who:
• Where: Scotland, Caithness, Alterwall Loch
  
• Event:
• Description: Latten candlestick with a straight stem with a knop in the middle, and a vertical socket with no drip pan, from the site of the castle in Alterwall Loch, Caithness, 15th century
  
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