Candleholder

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This candleholder is from Elgin in Moray. Made of iron on a wooden base, it dates from the early 19th century.

The candleholder narrows to an inverted trumpet shape which has been screwed into the 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: 000-100-102-279-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.MGI 32
• Date: Early 19th century
  
• Material: Iron; wood base
  
• Dimensions: 0.85" H; base 6.50" L
  
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• Subject: Candleholders (NMAS Classification)
  
• Who:
• Where: Scotland, Moray, Cromdale, Tornlea
  Scotland, Moray, Elgin
  
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• Description: Iron candleholder with two engraved round and one narrow milled band, narrowing to an inverted trumpet shape screwed into a rough wooden base, from Tornlea, Cromdale, Elgin, early 19th century
  
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