Candlestick

Object/Artifact

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Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Candlestick

Entry/Object ID

SS.62.339

Description

Candlestick, "hogscraper" type: round drip-shelf; hook on applied ring beneath shelf; straight cylindrical shaft with lever for raising candle; thumbpiece impressed on top:"BINGHAM"; slight collar at bottom of shaft; round base; bolted construction.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Notes

Dates: 1768 - 1799 Date made: r. 1768 - 1799

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

7-1/2 in

Diameter

4-1/8 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 7 1/2 x 4 1/8 in. (19.1 x 10.5 cm)

Material

Tinned sheet iron

Relationships

Related Entries

Notes

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General Notes

Note Type

Curatorial Remarks

Note

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

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Sunnyside, Servant's Room #1, 2F