Add to albumThese three hanging candleholders date from the 18th century. They are made of iron.
Hanging candleholder of wrought iron, with a twisted stem which has a hook at the top, 18th century
Candles were made from wax or tallow - mutton fat or pig fat, or less commonly, beef fat.
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- Online ID: 000-100-102-293-C
- Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
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- Ref: National Museums Scotland H.MGI 92
- Date: 18th century
18th century
18th century
- Material: Iron, wrought
Iron, wrought
Iron, wrought
Candleholder, hanging
Candleholder, hanging
Candleholder, hanging
- Dimensions: Stem 12.80" L; socket 1.80" H x 0.85" D
Stem 13.90" L; socket 2.25" H x 0.90" D
Stem 8.60" L; socket 2.00" H x 1.15" D
- What: Candleholder, hanging
Candleholder, hanging
Candleholder, hanging
- Subject: Candleholders (NMAS Classification)
Candleholders (NMAS Classification)
Candleholders (NMAS Classification)
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- Description: Hanging candleholder of wrought iron, with a stem which has a hook at the top, 18th century
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