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from Rannoch, Perthshire

Candleholder
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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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