found at Kilminster, near Wick, Caithness
000-100-102-288-C
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Candleholder and lamp
This combined lamp and candleholder was found in moss at Kilminster, near Wick in Caithness. Made of sandstone, it dates from the 17th century.
It has a square central depression and four holes for candles at the corners.
Candles were made from wax or tallow - mutton fat or pig fat, or less commonly, beef fat.
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| Online ID: |
000-100-102-288-C |
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National Museums Scotland |
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0098: National Museums Scotland
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| Ref: |
National Museums Scotland H.MGI 69 |
| Date: |
17th century
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| Material: |
Sandstone
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| Dimensions: |
6.20" x 5.75" x 2.20"
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| What: |
Lamp, open / candleholder
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| Subject: |
Candleholders (NMAS Classification)
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| Where: |
Scotland, Caithness, Wick, Kilminster
Scotland, Caithness, Wick, Kilminster (a moss)
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| Description: |
Combined open lamp and candleholder of sandstone, square with four holes at the corners, from Kilminster, near Wick, Caithness, 17th century
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