Candlestick

Object/Artifact

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Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Candlestick

Entry/Object ID

SS.62.296

Description

"Hogscraper" candlestick; round drip-shelf; straight cylindrical shaft, with lever for raising candle; slight collar at base of shaft; round base; bolted construction.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Notes

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

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

Thumbpiece marked: "...ONT..." on bottom.

Other Names and Numbers

Other Number

SH 1964

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

8-1/8 in

Diameter

4-3/8 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 8 1/8 x 4 3/8 in. (20.6 x 11.1 cm)

Material

Sheet-iron Tinned

General Notes

Note Type

Curatorial Remarks

Note

Miscellaneous: Hogscrapers were traditionally used as dual purpose implements, the sharp edge of the base supposedly being used to scrape the bristles from scalded hogs.

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Sunnyside, No Location