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from Orkney

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This hanging candleholder is from Orkney. Made of iron, it dates from the 18th century.

The candleholder has a twisted stem, a hook at the top and a shallow drip pan with a candle socket.

Candles were made from wax or tallow - mutton fat or pig fat, or less commonly, beef fat.

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