Candlestick
Probably Birmingham, England
1790-1840
Measurements
6-5/8 in (without electrification) x 3-3/4 in (dia)
Materials
Tinned sheet iron
Credit Line
Historic Odessa Foundation, gift of H. Rodney Sharp
Accession Number
1959.3731
Condition Notes
The candlestick has been electrified with the electric cord running through the side ejector opening.
Provenance
Ex coll. H. Rodney Sharp
Comments
This simple, functional candlestick is of the “hogscraper” type, so-called by collectors because of its visual similarity to tools used to remove bristles from pig skins. The candlestick is made of sheet metal rolled into a cylinder with the seam at the opening for a side-ejector. A separate drip pan with a carrying tab is soldered to the top. The bottom of the shaft attaches to domed base with a square nut over a threaded bolt (see image). These candlesticks were made for many decades, beginning about 1770 until after mid-19th century.
