Object Record
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Object Name |
Candlestick, Hogscraper |
Collection |
Lambton Heritage Museum Collection |
Catalog Number |
LHM W.1976.3324 |
Description |
Metal hogscraper candlestick. The candlestick features a lever on the side to lift candle higher as it burns lower. The base of the candlestick is round. |
Provenance |
The hogscraper candlestick is an early form of lighting device commonly used in 19th century North America and Britain. The name was inspired by the shape of the candlestick, which resembles a hogscraper that was used to scrape the hides of hogs. This candlestick was also used for this dual propose due to frugality. |
Dimensions |
W-17 Dia-10 cm |
Search Terms |
Candle Candle Holder Candle Stands Candles Hogscraper Lighting Household Items |
People |
Walden, Fred Stanley |