Candlestick

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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: National Museums Scotland
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• 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
  
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• 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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