Rare MATCHING PAIR early HOG SCRAPER CANDLESTICKS

19th Cent Hogscraper Candlestick. Early example with ejector all working.

When a pig was killed it was rolled in hot ashes and these scrapers were used to remove the bristles in a circular motion. When they were not being used they doubled up as candlesticks. The earlier examples had the downward-facing scraper. Later derivations had the cup facing upwards and were just for lighting only.

These are the best matched pair of early Hog Scraper Candlesticks I have had for many years. I have never seen this type of catch before either.