Candlestick

This cast iron candlestick was found in a peat moss at Beawick at Sandsting in Shetland. It dates from the 17th or 18th century.

The candlestick has a domed base, a baluster stem with a wide drip pan, and a vertical socket. There is a hole to feed the drip tray with molten wax.

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Online ID:	000-100-103-570-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 70
Date:	17th century 17th or 18th century
Material:	Brass
Dimensions:	8.80" H; base 4.10" D; drip pan 3.90" D
What:
Subject:	Candleholders (NMAS Classification)
Who:
Where:	Scotland, Shetland, Sandsting, Beawick
Event:
Description:	Brass candlestick with a domed base, a baluster stem with a wide drip pan and a vertical socket, found in a peat moss at Beawick, Sandsting, Shetland, 17th century
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