Candleholder

This iron candleholder is from Botriphnie in Banffshire. It dates from the 18th century.

The candleholder has an upright stand with two feet riveted at opposite sides of a round base.

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:	000-100-102-277-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.MGI 30
Date:	18th century
Material:	Iron
Dimensions:	11.20" total H; holder 2.00" L; base 4.60" D
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Subject:	Candleholders (NMAS Classification)
Who:
Where:	Scotland, Banffshire, Botriphnie Scotland, Banffshire, Botriphnie, Stripeside
Event:
Description:	Iron candleholder with an upright stand and two feet riveted at opposite sides of a round iron base, from Botriphnie, Banffshire, 18th century
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