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Candle moulds

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from Kirkwall, Orkney

Postcard of Candle moulds.
000-190-004-158-C
© National Museums Scotland

Candle moulds

These two pewter candle moulds date from the 17th century. They come from Kirkwall in Orkney and were probably made in mainland Europe.

The candle moulds consist of slightly conical cylinders with shaped ends. The candle wicks would first have been dropped into each mould through the hole in the top. The wicks would then have been held in place while the wax was poured in. When the wax dried it shrank slightly, allowing the candles to be easily removed from the moulds.

This form of candle production was first developed in mainland Europe in the 15th century.


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Online ID: 000-190-004-158-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.MGJ 11
Date: 17th century
17th century
Material: Pewter
Pewter
Dimensions: 14.50" L x 0.90" D
16.75" L x 0.90" D
What: Mould, candle
Mould, candle
Subject: Candlemaking equipment and candles (NMAS Classification)
Candlemaking equipment and candles (NMAS Classification)
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Where: Scotland, Orkney, Kirkwall
Scotland, Orkney, Kirkwall
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Description: Candle mould of pewter, from Kirkwall, Orkney, 17th century
Candle mould of pewter, from Kirkwall, Orkney, 17th century
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