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These iron hanging candleholders date from the 18th century. The one on the right is a double candleholder found in peat moss at Glenshee in Perthshire. Its upright is broken and it is missing its suspension hook.

Hanging candleholder of wrought iron with a twisted stem and a hook at the top, 18th century

It is thought the candle was introduced to Britain by the Romans. From then until the second quarter of the 19th century, it remained the most widely used form of artificial light.

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