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This stone candleholder is from Corsbie near Newton Stewart in Wigtownshire. It is thought to date from the 17th century.

The candleholder is in the form of four pillars, connected at the top, bottom and centre by an octagonal pillar with `MPI', `W', `R', `M', `M', `J', 'CORSBIE' scratched on its faces.

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: 000-100-102-268-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.MGI 13
• Date: 17th century
  Probably 17th century
  
• Material: Stone. Inscription: On octagonal pillar: MPI / W / R / M / M / J / CORSBIE
  
• Dimensions: 8.25" H; base 6.30" square
  
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• Subject: Candleholders (NMAS Classification)
  
• Who: Corsbie (Scratched on item)
  
• Where: Scotland, Wigtownshire, Newton Stewart, Corsbie
  
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• Description: Stone candleholder in the form of four pillars, connected by an octagonal pillar, Corsbie, near Newton Stewart, Wigtownshire, probably 17th century
  
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