WROUGHT IRON SPIKE CANDLEHOLDER – LATE 18th c.

This  type of spike candleholder was known to blacksmiths for many centuries. Sparing with material, and requiring little labor to produce, the forerunner of this type was the simple right- angled pricket of AD 200.  This spike was designed to be placed in the most favorable beam or wall position in the home.  9 1/2"L, 3 3/4"H
List Price: $550 (AOTK)