Add to albumThis hanging candleholder is from Rannoch in Perthshire. Made of iron, it dates from the 18th century.
The candleholder has a twisted stem, terminating in a hook and a tray.
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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- Online ID: 000-100-102-281-C
- Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
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- Ref: National Museums Scotland H.MGI 38
- Date: 18th century
- Material: Iron
Candleholder, hanging
- Dimensions: Holder 2.50" H; stem 9.55" H; tray 3.50" D approx; proj. 4.00" L
- What: Candleholder, hanging
- Subject: Candleholders (NMAS Classification)
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- Where: Scotland, Perthshire, Rannoch
Scotland, Perthshire, Rannoch
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- Description: Hanging candleholder of iron with a twisted stem, terminating in a hook and a tray, from Rannoch, Perthshire, 18th century
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