1353388

Alter Candle Stand Pricket Brass #1353388

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Alter Candle Stand Pricket Brass #1353388
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Here is a wonderful old church candle stand, also known as a pricket due to spike onto which candle is "pricked".

By definition a pricket consists of the foot, the stem, the bowl to catch drippings, and the pricket on which the candle is placed. There is also a knob halfway down the stem.

IN early times, prickets were used to spike candles and insure their security on the stand/stick. But then superstition took over and a candle holder was used in place of the spike.

This particular item was last used in a Catholic church in Peoria, IL. Little else is known about its history per the estate owners.

This pricket features a tall stick with a bulb in the center, a tray to catch the drippings. It appears the spike has been removed; there is a place where it could have gone (see photos). The base is a triangular base decorated in crosses.

I believe the base and the top portion are cast iron then gilded in a brass color. I believe the actual tube or stick is brass.

Please see photos....more are available upon request.

Please email with any questions.
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<tr><td>Condition:excellent</td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:unknown</td></tr>


<tr><td>Height:36</td></tr>

<tr><td>Width:10.5</td></tr>
<tr><td>Weight:11</td></tr>
<tr><td>Title:Alter Candle Stand Pricket Brass</td></tr>



<tr><td>Location:Batavia, IL</td></tr>
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