Round white enamelled hand held candle holder.lighting, candle, candleholders, k43

Round blue enamelled hand held candle holder.lighting, candle, candleholders, k42

Blue enamel candle holder with fluted edgelocal history, lighting, candle, candle holder, domestic item

Candle snuffers, off "Loch-Ard" RelicsRelics recovered from the wreck site of the Loch Ard prior to amnestyConical candle snuffer from the Loch Ardloch ard, ships relics

Candles were the main source of lighting during the Colonial era. The candles were made at home from tallow, or animal fat, which was readily available and inexpensive. The tallow was soft, often had an unpleasant smell, band burned with a low, quickly fading light. Beeswax candles could be bought ready-made and lasted longer when lit. Bayberry wax could also be made into candles but was the process was labour intensive and time consuming. Spermaceti was from whale oil, a growing industry in the late 1800's, made firmer candles. Around this time wooden candle moulds were invented and uniform size and shape candles could be produced using the spermaceti wax. The candle mould is significant in the evolution of household lighting. It was an asset to the 19th century homemakers, allowing the production of their own candles in a uniform size. Candlelight allowed for the extension of time available for duties.Candle mould of tinplate for one dozen (12) candles. The tubular moulds stand upright, three rows of four, in a fitted tray. Another concave tray fits over the top ends of the moulds and has a hole above each of the candles, which is used for filling the moulds with melted wax. Ends have wire-reinforced edges.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, candle mould, candle making, lighting, candles, tallow, beeswax, bayberry wax, spermaceti was, whale oil, candlelight

Relevant to the gold mining history of the area.Miner's spider handmade of twisted wire. Contains remnants of candle in situ.mining, candle, lamp, sider

House hold item, silver candle stick donated by Alan McCreddencandle holder, candle, light, lamp

China candle holder with scalloped edge, handle and painted with pink roses, gilding around rim.Austria 75 Clighting, candle, bedroom

Historically this item was before electricity lighting was available. There is no protection around the candle to prevent wind or air movement from extinguishing the candle flame therefore this means of night illumination was used within a house environment. It could be easily moved from room to room but would have insignificant "candle power" to lighten more than a few metres around it. This item was before kerosene lamps, gas lighting and electric/battery lamps This candle holder would have been used within the homes of Kiewa residences to illuminate the way from room to room where there were no other forms of lighting available. As it is relatively light in weight and with a finger/s grip it is highly portable and was in time replaced by battery powered torches. It was used in a period where home, or local made candles were a necessity of living. This Item was used before battery powered torches were invented. Although candles are still used in the late 20th and after, their fundamental use has changed and they function more as a mood enhancement item or as a back up for an electrical power failure and the alternative battery powered torch also runs out of power.1. This small basin shaped candle holder is formed of metal and sealed with a pale grey enamel skin. It has a black painted edge and finger holder. It has a raised vertical spout for the securing of the candle. The bottom of the basin is contoured from the candle base to the outer edge to allow for melted candle wax to be safely held within the basin. 2. As above. The handle is rusty but otherwise in good condition. candle-holder, portable light enamel household goods

A woman holding a candle holds a boy with a Santa hat on, in her lap as they watch the stage.Col. photograph of a woman holding a candle and a boy.carols by candlelight

A volunteer selling candles at Carols by Candlelight 2007, held at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl.1 digital image of man selling candles at concertcarols by candlelight, vision australia, volunteers

One brass piano sconce with copper candle holder, back mounting plate with 4 screw holes & swivel.lighting, candle, piano

Prior to the installation of gas and electric light pioneers used candles for lighting after sunset.6 candles, in original box, made by 'Electrine' Co. 2 candles broken when brush tailed possum entered Cottage via chimney 27/4/2014kitchen equipment, lights, candles, fireplaces, early settlers, pioneers, moorabbin, bentleigh, cheltenham, market gardeners

House hold item, 126.1 Kerosene lamp, 126.2 Candle lamplamps, kerosene, lamp, candle, light

White enamelled candle holder with elongated finger grip, square shaped with inward curved sides.lighting, candle, candleholders, k46

Enamelled candle holder with finger handle, black and grey speckled with remnants of cream paint on base.lighting, candle, candleholders, k45

Crowds at an undated Carols by Candlelight concert hold their candles high.B/W photograph of people holding their candles aloft at Carols by Candlelight.carols by candlelight, royal victorian institute for the blind, fundraising

Hand painted china candle stick with handle, decorated with flowers in shades of blue, pink, lemon and green with gold around rim.lighting, candle, bedroom

Sheet metal vitreous enamel candle holder, of similar style to others. White with blue rim, shallow curved base with raised, flanged holder. Handle rounded and attached to both sides of base. Currently holding pink candle.No visible markingslighting, accessories, candle, holder, enamel

Britannia metal hand held candle holder, circular base with Greek key pattern around rim and handle.lighting, candle, candleholders, u4.711

The hairdresser's singer was used in the local hairdressing and tobacconist shop owned by Hugh Jones from 1947-70, until such treatments were abandoned. Mr. Jones retired in 1976. Knowledge of the use of such hairdressing aids assists in the understanding of progress made in modern hair treatments.A green-coloured metal cylinder containing white dropless tapers (candles) which were used to singe freshly-cut hair to prevent "bleeding ends".Black painted signage on the cylinder: "Ship Brand" "Price's White Dropless Tapers" "Manufactured by Price's patent Candle Co. Ltd., London & Liverpool"hairdressing singer

Candles were the only source of light for pioneers after sunset and this enamel candlestick holder appears well used.A white enamelled, candlestick holder, with dark blue enamelled handle. A candle is in situ.No makers markbrighton, moorabbin, lights, pioneers, market gardeners, furnishings, candles, earlysettlers, metalwork

A candle snuffer is an instrument used to extinguish burning candles. This is accomplished by smothering the flame with a small metal cup that is suspended from a long handle, and thus depriving it of oxygen. The use of a candle snuffer helps to avoid problems associated with blowing hot wax. Candle snuffers are still commonly used Churches. Prior to the introduction of gas and electricity, candles and kerosene lamps were used for lighting in households after sunsetEvery Early settlers depended on candlelight after sunset and candle snuffs were a safe, clean and efficient way to extinguish the candle flameThis candle snuff has a brass handle with a turned polished wood tip. The brass cup, that is placed over the flame to extinguish it, is decorated with an engraved brass moth.early settlers, pioneers, moorabbin, bentleigh, ormond, market gardeners, lights, lamps, candles

Two graphic images of a candlelight, with radiant heat/light coming from the flame. Above the candle is written 'Carols by Candlelight'. Discovered in an envelope with the description 'C x C bromide' written on the front.2 B/W images of heat radiating from lit candlecarols by candlelight

This item type was used during the First World War throughout Europe. This item is an artillery siege lamp. It was used by artillery units. The lamps were powered by a single candle, the light being magnified by a lens. A shutter closes over the lens to give an illuminated vertical line. They were used originally in fortified siege artillery posititions as a general purpose lamp. They were also used as aiming lamps when they were placed in front of artillery posititions and used as a guide in aiming at night. Further research has suggested that this item may have been attached to bicycles for illuminating the way in the blackout.This item is considered rare and important. It is historically and technically siginficant at a national level. Painted black metal(tin) candle power, hand held or placed on flat area, open base so candle can be inserted and 'screwed' in, side door for lighting, fron magnifying glass, metal lens cover with vertical slit. There is considerable damage to the black paint in the external regions of the lamp.world war one, military, candle, artillery, europe, lamp, black, artillery siege lamp, artillery units, candle power, aiming lamp, wwi, 1900, australian war memorial, bike light, bike, bicycle, bicycle lamp, blackout

Prior to the installation of gas and electric light, pioneers used candles for lighting after sunset. This ornate candle-stick holder most likely was used in the bedroom. The family of Miss May Curtis were early settlers in Moorabbin ShireSmall white ceramic candle stick holder with pink and yellow floral transfer-printed decoration on the rim. There is also a small raised area on the rim to hold a candle-snuffer. On one side there is a small ceramic "loop" attached as a carrying handle. This item broken beyond repair by brush tailed possum when he entered Cottage via chimney 27/4/2014furnishings, lights, lamps, candles, early settlers, pioneers, moorabbin, bentleigh, ormond, brighton, kitchenware, curtis may, market gardeners

This sconce - wall mounted candle holder or light fixture is simple / basic without any decoration. It was able to swivel. It may have been used on either the interior o exterior walls of buildings. The light is usually, but not always, directed upwards and outwards, rather than down. The long bracket kept the candle a safe distance from the wall and ceiling.This sconce was used by a resident of the Kiewa Valley.Shiny metal rod with candle holder at one end and a small thin rod at the other for attaching to a device on a wall. The candle holder is surrounded by a metal shallow 'cup' with 11 oval holes enabling the wax to fall to the centre where there is a hollow globe and allowing the light to shine upwards.sconce, candle holder, wall mounted candle holder