Candleholder

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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: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.MGI 46
• Date: 18th century
  
• Material: Iron
  Candleholder / save-all
  
• 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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