Title

The dipping of tallow candles

Caption

Engraving depicting the dipping of tallow candles. A frame of broaches containing wicks is attached to a nodding donkey - a balance- shaped beam suspended from the ceiling with a pan containing counter-balance weights at one end. The weights in the pan determined the size of candles being dipped. Dated 19th Century

Date

19th century

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP23A16_086

License type

Rights managed

Available size

60,0Mb (3,3Mb) / 18,2in x 12,8in / 5450 x 3848 (300dpi)

Keywords

19th Century Engraving Engraved Illustration Illustrated Dipping Candle Candles Candle Dipping Dip Wick Wicks Broaches Broach Nodding Donkey Balance Balance-Shaped Beam Suspended Suspension Physics History of Physics Weights Weight Counter-Balance Counter-Balance Weights Pan Candle Making Candle Maker 19th Century