Candle in metal holder with case

Made:: 1871-1900

Tallow candle in circular metal holder with attached metal case
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Tallow candle in circular metal holder with attached metal case, personal relic, of Dr. Dixon, English, probably late 19th century

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Category:: Wellcome (general)

Collection:: Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection

Object Number:: A87894

Materials:: candle, tallow, candle, string and holder, tin

Measurements:: height 62 mm
case shut: diameter 22 mm

type:: candles

credit:: Haines

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Candle in metal holder with case

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