Candleholder

This candleholder was found in Guildry Close in Perth during the cutting of a drain. Made of clay, it dates from the 16th or 17th century.

The roughly circular candleholder has a central depression for a candle.

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

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Online ID:	000-100-102-289-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 71
Date:	16th or 17th century
Material:	Clay
Dimensions:	2.50" D approx
What:
Subject:	Candleholders (NMAS Classification)
Who:
Where:	Scotland, Perthshire, Perth Scotland, Perthshire, Perth (Guildry Close)
Event:
Description:	Roughly circular candleholder of clay, with a central depression, from Perth, 16th or 17th century
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