Candleholder

This hanging candleholder is from Rannoch in Perthshire. Made of iron, it dates from the 18th century.

The candleholder has a twisted stem, terminating in a hook and a tray.

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:	000-100-102-281-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 38
Date:	18th century
Material:	Iron
Dimensions:	Holder 2.50" H; stem 9.55" H; tray 3.50" D approx; proj. 4.00" L
What:	Candleholder, hanging
Subject:	Candleholders (NMAS Classification)
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Where:	Scotland, Perthshire, Rannoch Scotland, Perthshire, Rannoch
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Description:	Hanging candleholder of iron with a twisted stem, terminating in a hook and a tray, from Rannoch, Perthshire, 18th century
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