from Lady Fraser of Lovat's house, Blackfriars Wynd, Edinburgh
000-100-102-265-C
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Candleholder
This wooden candleholder is from Lady Fraser of Lovat's house in Blackfriars Wynd in Edinburgh. It dates from the early 18th century
The stem and candleholder have four sets of mouldings and the lower portion of the stem is twisted. The shallow brass drip pan at the top is decorated on the underside with leaves and scrolls in relief.
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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000-100-102-265-C |
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National Museums Scotland |
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0098: National Museums Scotland
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National Museums Scotland H.MGI 7 |
| Date: |
Early 18th century
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| Material: |
Wood; baize base covering
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| Dimensions: |
10.75" H x 5.45" base D
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| What: |
Candleholder, pillar
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| Subject: |
Candleholders (NMAS Classification)
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| Where: |
Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh
Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh (Blackfriars Wynd, Lady Fraser
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| Description: |
Pillar candleholder of wood with a circular moulded base and a shallow brass drip pan at the top, from Lady Fraser of Lovat's House, Blackfriars Wynd, Edinburgh, early 18th century
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