18th century wood base coiled steel rat-tail spiral ejector CANDLESTICK, 1750

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18th century wood base coiled steel rat-tail spiral ejector CANDLESTICK, 1750:
$128.15

A very collectable coiled steel \'rat-tail\' ejector candlestick mounted on a turned wooden base, circa 1750.

These very attractive primitive candlesticks are greatly sought after by collectors for their folk art appearance.This one is made from a coiled strip of cut steel which ends in a characteristic \'rat-tail\' terminal. Inside the columnar stem is an ingenious mechanism which could be used bothfor positioning the height of the candle and ejecting the spent stem. The candle holder stands on a wooden base probably made of maple or fruitwood.

The candlestick is approximately 7 7/8 inches tall. The base is 4 inches in diameter. The condition is very good with some old damage or deterioration to the base but otherwise excellent. The ejector mechanism still works perfectly.

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