Taper holder

A taper is a thin candle. This taper holder dates from the 18th century. It is made of brass.

The taper holder has a round drip pan and is mounted on an upright stem with an urn-shaped terminal and a round base with a handle and an openwork pattern of three hearts and three bars. Conical snuffers are attached to the drip pan by a chain.

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Online ID:	000-100-102-312-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.MGR 1
Date:	18th century
Material:	Brass
Dimensions:	5.60" H x 3.45" D base / 1.95" H x 0.65" D base snuffers
What:	Holder, taper / snuffers
Subject:	Lighting - miscellaneous lighting objects (NMAS Classification)
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Description:	Brass taper holder with a round drip pan, 18th century
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