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51/888
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This is a small pocket candle holder. It consists of a cylindrical brass case which is hinged so that it can be opened and stood upright, and a fitment to hold the candle. The case currently holds a tallow candle. Lavinia Smith acquired it from the wife of George Collett, of Murcott, Oxfordshire.
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1 candle holder: metal [brass] and tallow; good condition
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MERL 'Catalogue index' card – 'This is a small pocket candle holder. It consists of a cylindrical brass case and fitment to hold the candle. The case is hinged so that it could be opened and stood on a flat surface. The case contains a small tallow candle. // Miss Smith obtained the candle holder from Mrs. G. Collett of Murcot [sic] (Oxon.). // It measures 2.5 inches in height.'
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- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_4003.tif - High resolution image
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\35 series negatives\Scans\35_735.tif - High resolution image
