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Hogscraper candlestick

Hogscraper candlestick
 (19th century)

Medium
iron
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of John Keith Russell, 2022
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
18th & 19th Century Decorative Arts & Paintings Gallery
Level 2, NGV International
 

About this work

Candlesticks such as this were often placed on circular tables or candle stands, and were a standard part of the furnishings in the retiring rooms, sewing rooms, seed shops and kitchens of Shaker elders and eldresses. The lever on the side of the candlestick enabled the user to increase or lower the height of the candle, and when raised to the top aided the user in removing the candle stub once it burnt out. The Hogscraper candlestick acquired its name due to the resemblance between its design and old-fashioned scrapers used to remove the hair from hog hide.

Artwork Details

Medium
iron
Measurements
16.4 × 10.1 cm diameter
Place/s of Execution
(United States)
Accession Number
2022.848
Department
International Decorative Arts
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of John Keith Russell, 2022
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
18th & 19th Century Decorative Arts & Paintings Gallery
Level 2, NGV International

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