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Candle Stand

Maritime Archaeology Museum Maritime History Colonial
Period
Colonial
Date
2025-10-17
Materials
Brass
Dimensions
L-9.5cm, DM-9.5cm
Site
Avondstar shipwreck
Inventory
MAMG/2009/M/05, MAMG/2009/M/16

Full Description

Candle Stand (low)
This candle stand recovered from the Avondster ship this made out of brass and it consists of two apparatus i.e. candle stand and a tray that was utilized to collect the melted wax. It is believed that this object was manufactured in Portugal. Similar objects were recovered from a place called Vergul Deck in the Netherlands.

Candle Stand (upper)
This candle stand recovered from the Avondster ship this made out of brass and it consists of two apparatus i.e. candle stand and a tray that was utilized to collect the melted wax. It is believed that this object was manufactured in Portugal. Similar objects were recovered from a place called Vergul Deck in the Netherlands.