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Candleholder

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from Coldingham, Berwickshire

Candleholder
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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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