Antique Brass Tall Stem Four Position Adjustable Candlestick Holder Round Base
Description: An antique ~8 1/4" tall cast brass table top candlestick holders. The candlestick holder weighs over one pound and 3 ounces. The candlestick holder has a large round bases having a slightly raised edge and a tall central shaft with four defined positions for a separate moving cup where the candle would fit. The cup itself, which slides up and down the hollow stem, has an extension which can be introduced into a horizontal slot on the stem to hold its position. The stem has three slots on it and the bottom position would make the fourth position which the cup can take. The stem has a fourth slot at the top which seems unusable and possibly is there to allow for cleaning of the cup since if the cup's extension is slid into it the dup would topple and would be unstable. The cup itself is ~1 1/4" tall and has an external diameter of ~3/4â€. The stem has a platform around the top opening with a raised edge to catch the melting wax. A beautiful and very unusual cast brass antique candlestick holder to use around your home or to add to your collection of antique brass implement. Please carefully review the photos presented as they are part and parcel of our description.
Date: Uncertain but most likely ca 1800s (19th century) and could be earlier.
Origin: Purchased at an estate auction in Southeastern Pennsylvania.
Size: The piece measure ~8 1/4" high with the base measuring ~5" in diameter. The cup where the candle would fit is ~1 1/4" tall and has an external diameter of ~3/4" with the extension being ~5/8" long. The piece weighs about one pound 3 ounces.
Maker: Unknown.
Marks: Unmarked.
Distinguishing Characteristics - Most Interesting About The Piece: A nice antique cast brass candlestick holder having a beautiful and unusual design with a great look. A rather heavy and unusual piece to use around your home or add to your collection.
Condition: The candlestick holder is in very good used condition. It has no breaks or repairs. It does have a few minor surface scratches, some minor soiling and a few stains especially on the surface of the bottom dish all of which, we believe, can be easily cleaned. It also has residue of wax in the cup and molten wax on the base, which should be easy to clean. The candle holding cup has some minor waxy residue from being used. Other than that, the piece is in very good condition, great looking and beautiful. Please see photos for additional condition information.
Date: Uncertain but most likely ca 1800s (19th century) and could be earlier.
Origin: Purchased at an estate auction in Southeastern Pennsylvania.
Size: The piece measure ~8 1/4" high with the base measuring ~5" in diameter. The cup where the candle would fit is ~1 1/4" tall and has an external diameter of ~3/4" with the extension being ~5/8" long. The piece weighs about one pound 3 ounces.
Maker: Unknown.
Marks: Unmarked.
Distinguishing Characteristics - Most Interesting About The Piece: A nice antique cast brass candlestick holder having a beautiful and unusual design with a great look. A rather heavy and unusual piece to use around your home or add to your collection.
Condition: The candlestick holder is in very good used condition. It has no breaks or repairs. It does have a few minor surface scratches, some minor soiling and a few stains especially on the surface of the bottom dish all of which, we believe, can be easily cleaned. It also has residue of wax in the cup and molten wax on the base, which should be easy to clean. The candle holding cup has some minor waxy residue from being used. Other than that, the piece is in very good condition, great looking and beautiful. Please see photos for additional condition information.
