Sconce

Description
A rudimentary candle holder made up of a roughly cut wooden base with a wire handle stapled to it. A candle is held in place by three nails which have been hammered into the base. The current candle has been burned down and there is a large mound of melted wax on the base.
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Credit line
This candle holder was recovered from Thompson's Hut on Rangi Road, Tahora, by members of the Friends of Taranaki Museum, 18 June 1977.
Accession number
PA2006.201
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