Candleholder

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This hanging candleholder is from Orkney. Made of iron, it dates from the 18th century.

The candleholder has a twisted stem, a hook at the top and a shallow drip pan with a candle socket.

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

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• Online ID: 000-100-102-287-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.MGI 55
• Date: 18th century
  
• Material: Iron
  Candleholder, hanging
  
• Dimensions: Stem 15.85" H; drip pan 2.50" D; socket 1.60" H
  
• What: Candleholder, hanging
  
• Subject: Candleholders (NMAS Classification)
  
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• Where: Scotland, Orkney
  Scotland, Orkney
  
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• Description: Hanging candleholder of iron with a twisted stem, a hook at the top and a shallow drip pan, from Orkney, 18th century
  
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