Candleholder

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This candleholder from Wigtownshire may date from the 15th century. It is made of latten - thin sheets of a metal or alloy.

The candleholder's socket has piercings back and front and a fish-tail shaped projection at either side near the top. The round base is attached to tripod feet and is decorated with an engraved concentric circle.

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: 000-100-102-280-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.MGI 37
• Date: 15th century ?
  Possibly 15th century
  
• Material: Latten
  
• Dimensions: 7.40" H; socket 1.30" H; stem 4.50" H; base 3.60" D
  
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• Subject: Candleholders (NMAS Classification)
  
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• Where: Scotland, Wigtownshire
  Scotland, Wigtownshire
  
• Event:
• Description: Latten candleholder standing on a round base, the socket with piercings back and front and a fish-tail shaped projection at either side near the top, from Wigtownshire, possibly 15th century
  
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