Wrought Iron Candle Holder - Cellar Rat - Large
This item, which is completely hand made, is historic, useful and a beautiful decorative piece
This candle holder called a Cellar-Rat by the French, was a working tool used in all Burgundy wine cellars. Its origin stems from far back in the past. In the year 1000 the monks of the Abbey of Cluny used it and an antique model can be seen in the Ochier Museum in Cluny. The cellar taper-stand performed a double function: not only did it lighten the cellar, but also the color of the flame showed an eventual evolving of gases when the wine was undergoing a chemical transformation and warned workers of dangerous conditions when the flame went out.
The shape of this item is very well designed: thanks to its stable flat bottom, it can be readily and safely set upright on any surface. Its hande (the rat's tail) provides an easy and reliable grip and the hook permits hanging the stand on a nail in the wall or on the edge of the oak casks. The spiral ramp allows you to control the height of the flame as the candle burns down by simply pushing the small tongue upward or downward, so you can use the candle completely.
The candle included with the stand is made from natural wax and paraffin. They do not smoke or run and last approximately 7 hours.
It measures 8 1/2"H x 4 1/2"D.
It includes a small booklet containing it's history and is shipped in its own box.
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Manufacturer:
Gallery of World Accents |
| SKU: |
3389
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| MPN: |
Cellar Rat, Large |
| UPC: |
610074441946 |
| Unit: |
Each |
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