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Overview
A matching pair of tall iron pricket candle holders, each about 14 inches high. The center of each stand is a cast five-petal flower with a domed center, set inside an open ring. Above and below the ring, twin iron rods curl out into scrolls and are held together with flat metal bands. Each holder is topped with a wide, shallow round drip pan with a single pricket spike for a pillar candle, and stands on a heavy square cast base with fanned ribbing and four ball feet. The worn gold paint, with darker metal and rust tones showing through, gives the pair an aged look. They suit a mantel, sideboard, console or dining table, and look good with or without candles.
Background
Pricket candle holders hold a candle on a spike rather than in a cup, a design used for centuries in churches and homes and still popular for pillar candles. This pair is unmarked. The bases and flowers are cast, the scrolls are formed from iron rod, and the parts are joined with welds and metal bands. The bases are hollow underneath, and each holder is heavy for its size.
Condition
Good pre-owned condition, with no breaks or missing parts seen and both spikes in place. The gold paint is worn throughout, with darker metal and light surface rust showing on the scrolls, rims and feet, and scratches and wear on the drip pans. One drip pan has white paper or paint residue along its edge and the remains of an old paper price label on its underside. Please see all photos.
Dimensions & Weight
Each candle holder is about 14 inches tall, and each drip pan is about 5 inches across. Together the pair weighs 6 lb 5.2 oz (about 2.87 kg).
Shipping
Free standard shipping within the US, packed securely.
