Splint holder

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This splint holder comes from Greenbog at Grange in Banffshire. It dates from the 18th century. Made of wrought iron, it would have held a lighted splint of wood and would have been attached to the wall or a block of wood. It is adjustable, so that the field of light can be moved.

Rushlight holder of iron, from Greenbog, Grange, Banffshire, 18th century

Splints of bog wood were particularly valued as a light source. Bogs were searched for wood beneath the surface using metal poles.

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• Online ID: 000-100-103-521-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.MGC 7
• Date: 1700
  18th century
  
• Material: Iron
  Rushlight holder
  
• Dimensions: 218 mm (upright); 152 mm L (arm)
  
• What: Rushlight holder
  
• Subject: Lighting - lightholders and stands (NMAS Classification)
  
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• Where: Scotland, Banffshire, Grange, Greenbog
  
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