Antique Hogscraper Candlestick with Early Style Candle

Hog Scraper Candlesticks were made in England in the 18th century and the blacksmith performed a similar task in this country by first using iron not tin. Most of these examples did not survive. Some of the tin scrapers were made from 1790 to 1830 when tin began to replace wrought iron and did survive. More of these candlesticks were also being produced after the Revolutionary War as we were able to fashion more of our own goods at that time. These candlesticks reference an era of early American life and could be considered a dual purpose item. The sharp edge on the bottom may have been used to scrape the bristles from a hog. In addition the tab or hook located at the top, sufficed to hang this candlestick from the edge of a shelf or a chair when light was needed for reading or working in the evening. Charred spots often appeared on old slat back chairs when used in this manor and was a risky business. This nice piece of rare, early lighting has more of a high end look because of the s