Object number
53/399
Collection
Description
Pinelights were used in the Northern counties of England and in Scotland as an alternative lighting source to rushlight. This pinelight holder has a flat heart shaped piece at the top of each arm, each pierced by two holes, to hold splits of burning fir wood dipped in melted resin.
Physical description
1 pinelight holder: wood; metal; fair condition
Archival history
MERL miscellaneous note - 'See also accession file 51/1183.'
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