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
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.MGI 69
• Date: 17th century
  
• Material: Sandstone
  Lamp, open / candleholder
  
• Dimensions: 6.20" x 5.75" x 2.20"
  
• What: Lamp, open / candleholder
  
• 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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