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Culture:English (probably)
Title:candlesticks
Date Made:late 18th-19th century
Type:Lighting Device
Materials:base metal: tinned sheet iron
Place Made:United Kingdom; England (probably)
Measurements:overall: 8 3/4 x 4 1/2 in.; 22.225 x 11.43 cm
Accession Number:  HD 0250/A
Museum Collection:  Historic Deerfield

Description:
Two tin candlesticks stamped "HIDSON" on the side ejector handle, known as a hogscraper type, which served a dual purpose. It was one of the most persistently used candlestick forms during the 18th and 19th centuries. The legend is that the base could be sharpened and used in butchering. By grasping the shaft, the circular sharp, convex base could be used to scrape the bristles from the scalded hide of a butchered pig; otherwise, the candlestick could be used in the house. But more likely the candlestick just resembled a hogscraping tool - hence the name. Many of these hogscraper types have a maker's mark stamped on the thumb piece such as these examples.

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