Candlesticks

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This pair of pewter candlesticks were made in England, probably in the 18th century.

The two moulded ring collars on the stem of each candleholder, the rim of the drip pan and the base are decorated with ropework motifs. Both candleholders have a brass pusher stamped `R' on the base, used for raising the candles in the sockets as they burned down.

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• Online ID: 000-100-103-548-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.MGF 24
• Date: 18th century
  Probably 18th century
  
• Material: Pewter; brass pushers. Inscription: Pushers: R
  Candlestick
  
• Dimensions: 8.70" H x 4.15" base D
  
• What: Candlestick
  
• Subject: Foreign lighting objects (NMAS Classification)
  
• Who:
• Where: England
  
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• Description: Pair of English pewter candlesticks decorated with ropework and with brass pushers stamped "R" on the base, 18th century design
  
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