Candlestick

Object/Artifact

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Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Candlestick

Entry/Object ID

VC.58.301

Description

Hog-scraper candlestick, exceptionally large: round drip-shelf with hook; straight shaft, with lever; round base; thumbpiece marked on upper face: "...WLER".

Collection

Van Cortlandt Manor Object Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Dowler

Attribution

Maker

Notes

Dates: 1800 - 1833 Date made: r. 1800 - 1833

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

See description

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Drip-shelf diam 1 15/16

Height

16-1/16 in

Diameter

1-1/8 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 16 1/16 x 1 1/8 in. (40.8 x 2.9 cm)

Dimension Description

Drip-shelf diam 1 15/16

Diameter

6-7/8 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 6 7/8 in. (17.5 cm)

Material

Iron (sheet)

General Notes

Note Type

Curatorial Remarks

Note

This type of candlestick, usually sheet iron (or less often tin), with lever for raising candle, commonly known as "hog-scraper", from its supposed use to scrape bristles from scalded hogs. Inner edges of base (generally round, though occasionally square or octagonal) are often still sharp enough to offer some justification for this object's reputation as a double-purpose tool.

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Union Church, Storage, Shelf 11A