An iron clip holding a pine splint used as candle. For the other associated records see 1890.40.1 .1-.3. [BA [OPS Move] 10/4/2017]

Collection type: Object
Description: An iron clip holding a pine splint used as candle. For the other associated records see 1890.40.1 .1-.3. [BA [OPS Move] 10/4/2017]
Long description: An iron clip holding a pine splint used as candle. Socketed section at one end with spring clip system to hold rushlight. The other end is pointed and would be inserted into a wooden base [1890.40.1 .3]. For the other associated records see 1890.40.1 .1-.3. [BA [OPS Move] 10/4/2017]
Geographical reference: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Europe > Northern Europe > United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; Scotland Aberdeen
Cultural groups: Scottish
Person: Field collector Unknown Collector; PRM source George Sim
Date / Period: Date made: Before 1890
Date collected: By 1890
Acquisition information: Purchased: 1890
Materials and processes: Material Iron Metal, Material Pine Wood Plant, Process Forged (Metal), Process Socketed, Process Hammered, Process Bent
Dimensions: Width: max 50 mm, Depth: max 22 mm, Length: max 247 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 1890.40.1.1 Other numbers: BP 11
Research and responses: This type of candlestick, called a peer mon is from Scotland, Aberdeen. [MdeA 13/7/2000]
See biographies for more information about George Sim [AP 19/08/2009]