| Reference number | CLP/3i/10 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Translation, 'A description of a new kind of candle-stick' by Christian Huygens |
| Date | 2 September 1663 |
| Description | English translation of a paper by Huygens, originally written in French. Huygens describes a design for a new candlestick that allows the user to incline the light provided by the candle to enhance lighting in various situations.
Subject: Industry
Translated by the Secretary [Henry Oldenburg]. Read to the Royal Society on 2 September 1663. |
| Extent | 3p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Physical description | Ink on paper |
| Access status | Open |
| Related records in the catalogue | RBO/2i/69 |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | Name | Dates |
| NA8001 | Oldenburg; Henry (c1619 - 1677); scientific correspondent | c1619 - 1677 |
| NA8062 | Huygens; Christiaan (1629 - 1695); natural philosopher | 1629 - 1695 |