Candlestick

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This brass candlestick was dug up in London. It dates from the early 19th century. Of unusual appearance, it was possibly originally another type of object that was converted into a candlestick.

The candlestick has a moulded socket, a straight stem with two decorative rings, and a broken base.

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• Online ID: 000-100-103-544-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.MGF 1
• Date: Early 19th century
  
• Material: Brass
  
• Dimensions: 6.40" total H x 2.30" D (now) approx; socket 1.70" H x 1.15" D
  
• What:
• Subject: Foreign lighting objects (NMAS Classification)
  
• Who:
• Where: England, London
  
• Event:
• Description: Brass candlestick with a moulded socket, straight stem with two knops and a slightly convex base, dug up in London, early 19th century
  
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