Candle box, owned by Steuarts of Coltness, North Lanarkshire

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This brass candle box belonged to the Steuarts of Coltness in North Lanarkshire. It was made in the Netherlands in the 18th century and was designed to be hung on the wall.

The decoration on the box is typical of the Low Countries at this time. There is also a punched trade or maker's mark.

Candle boxes were used to keep candles cool and dry. They were unusual in a Scottish context, and were more typically found in warmer climates.

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• Online ID: 000-100-103-580-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.MGJ 7
• Date: 18th century
  
• Material: Brass
  Box, candle
  
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• What: Box, candle
  
• Subject: Candlemaking equipment and candles (NMAS Classification)
  
• Who: Steuart od Coltness (Owners)
  
• Where: Netherlands
  
• Event:
• Description: Brass candle box which belonged to the Steuarts of Coltness, from the Netherlands, 18th century
  
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