Old Brass Candle Holders With Tops

Discussion in 'Metalware' started by kraftblue, Oct 20, 2018.

  1. kraftblue

    kraftblue Well-Known Member

    Picked these up from an estate sale of a very old house. The only other place I have ever seen tops on candles was at church. Plus the bottoms have something metal? melted in. can1.JPG can2.JPG can3.JPG can4.JPG can5.JPG
     
    kraftblue, Oct 20, 2018
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  2. gregsglass

    gregsglass Well-Known Member

    Hi,
    The tops are called "followers" and they keep the candles from dripping and make them last longer. They come in glass, brass and silver. I buy them for my candles. They are expensive on the retail market. They should polish up beautifully.
    greg
     
    gregsglass, Oct 20, 2018
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  3. kraftblue

    kraftblue Well-Known Member

    Thanks Greg!
     
    kraftblue, Oct 20, 2018
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  4. johnnycb09

    johnnycb09 Well-Known Member

    I think thats lead in the bottom to stabilize them.
     
    johnnycb09, Oct 20, 2018
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  5. kraftblue

    kraftblue Well-Known Member

    Thanks Johnny. Any idea on age?
     
    kraftblue, Oct 20, 2018
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