from Upper Cabrach, Banffshire
000-100-102-275-C
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Candleholder
This extending wall candleholder is from Upper Cabrach in Banffshire. Made of iron, it dates from the 18th century.
The candleholder consists of a candleholder riveted to the end of three straight bars, one of which tapers to a point.
Wall candleholders such as these were also known as 'peerman'. Before wall candleholders were invented, it was the custom that a poor man (peerman), when given food at a house, would have to hold the light.
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| Online ID: |
000-100-102-275-C |
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National Museums Scotland |
| Project: |
0098: National Museums Scotland
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| Ref: |
National Museums Scotland H.MGI 28 |
| Date: |
18th century
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| Material: |
Iron
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| Dimensions: |
Holder 4.50" H; bars 6.70" L, 6.70" L, 5.70" L, together 17.25"
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| What: |
Candleholder, wall
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| Subject: |
Candleholders (NMAS Classification)
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| Where: |
Scotland, Aberdeenshire, Cabrach, Aldivalloch
Scotland, Banffshire, Cabrach, Aldivalloch
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| Description: |
Extending wall candleholder of iron, consisting of a candleholder riveted to the end of three straight bars, from Aldivalloch, Upper Cabrach, Banffshire, 18th century
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