Candleholder

This iron candleholder is from Wigtownshire. It dates from the 18th century.

The candleholder consists of a horizontal arm with drip pans at either end, one containing a candle socket, the other, three spikes. The arm is attached to an upright by means of an L-shaped arm and a spring. The upright is riveted to a tripod stand.

Candles were made from wax or tallow - mutton fat or pig fat, or less commonly, beef fat.

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Online ID:	000-100-102-285-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 46
Date:	18th century
Material:	Iron
Dimensions:	5.60" total H; horizontal arm 7.40" L
What:	Candleholder / save-all
Subject:	Candleholders (NMAS Classification)
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Where:	Scotland, Wigtownshire Scotland, Wigtownshire
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Description:	Combined candleholder and save-all of iron, consisting of a horizontal arm with a candle socket at one end and a save-all at the other, from Wigtownshire, 18th century
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