Candleholder

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

The candleholder consists of a tall upright on a stand with four feet. In the middle of the upright is a small horizontal arm with a candle socket and drip pan at the end.

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

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• Online ID: 000-100-102-291-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.MGI 76
• Date: Late 18th century
  
• Material: Iron
  Candleholder, weaver's
  
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• What: Candleholder, weaver's
  
• Subject: Candleholders (NMAS Classification)
  
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• Where: Scotland, Wigtownshire, Glenluce
  Scotland, Wigtownshire, Glenluce
  
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• Description: Weaver's candleholder of iron, from Glenluce, Wigtownshire, late 18th century
  
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