Candlesticks

Terms

Candlesticks
Iron
Wood

Dimensions17.77 × 7.61 cm (7 × 3 in.)

Credit LineGift of Mr. Russell H. Kettell

Object numberH1579B

DescriptionPaired with H1579a. Base turned on lathe, bell-shaped. Candle stem is an iron strip, 9/16" wide, coiled. At bottom of socket iron strip goes through base, hooked around on bottom. At top of socket iron strip tapers and is bent over in hook. Inside stem is socket consisting of ring of sheet iron, with a handle which fits through the opening in coils of socket, and be slid around and up and down to adjust candle height. Handle of socket is curled down. Two nails in base near base socket. Base painted light green. Wired for electric candle, with hole through base for wire. Four rubber feet added as well.