Candlestick

This small candlestick was found at the site of the castle in Alterwall Loch in Caithness. It dates from the 15th century or later and is made of latten - thin sheets of a metal or alloy.

The candlestick has a straight stem with an ornamental knob in the middle, a shallow inverted trumpet base, and a vertical socket with no drip pan.

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Online ID:	000-100-103-562-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 54
Date:	15th century 15th century or later
Material:	Latten
Dimensions:	6.30" H; base 2.50" D
What:
Subject:	Candleholders (NMAS Classification)
Who:
Where:	Scotland, Caithness, Alterwall Loch
Event:
Description:	Latten candlestick with a straight stem with a knop in the middle, and a vertical socket with no drip pan, from the site of the castle in Alterwall Loch, Caithness, 15th century
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