Candleholder

This wooden candleholder is from Coldingham in Berwickshire. It dates from the 19th century.

The double candleholder consists of a horizontal arm on an upright wooden stand with a rectangular base. The arm has a hole at either end for inserting the candles.

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

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Online ID:	000-100-102-296-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 101
Date:	19th century
Material:	Wood
Dimensions:	Arm 11.00" L; stand 23.75" H; base 9.00" x 6.50" x 1.70"
What:	Candleholder, double
Subject:	Candleholders (NMAS Classification)
Who:	Mr Cossar, joiner (Used by his grandfather)
Where:	Scotland, Berwickshire, Coldingham Scotland, Berwickshire, Coldingham
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Description:	Double candleholder of wood, consisting of a horizontal arm on an upright wooden stand with a rectangular base, from Coldingham, Berwickshire, 19th century
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