{"product_id":"antique-19th-century-brass-candlestick-with-drip-pan","title":"Antique French Brass Candlestick | Scalloped Mid-Shaft Drip Pan | 19th Century","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe little drip pan is what makes this antique French brass candlestick different. Set partway down the stem like a small scalloped collar, it gives the whole piece a much more interesting silhouette than a simple taper holder. It feels practical and elegant at the same time... the kind of candlestick that looks beautiful on a writing desk or bedside table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis antique French brass candlestick likely dates from the late 19th century, around 1860 to 1900. It was made for a single taper candle with a turned beehive-style stem and a stepped square base with clipped corners. The proportions are slim and nicely balanced, with enough weight at the base to feel steady without becoming heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scalloped drip pan is the detail that gives the candlestick so much personality. It sits high enough on the stem to catch falling wax before it reaches the surface below. The cut edge almost looks like a little sunburst around the stem, which adds a lovely bit of movement to the brass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe surface has aged to a warm honey-brown patina. There is natural wear from age and use, but that is exactly what gives old brass its depth. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, it would be beautiful with a simple cream candlestick or placed beside a stack of old books on a shelf. Light it in the evening and the whole mood changes. It brings that quiet French household feeling into any room.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Provence Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52929188725079,"sku":"DEC-087","price":245.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/4686\/4215\/files\/vintage-brass-candle-holder-bobeche-drip-pan-2.jpg?v=1772638933","url":"https:\/\/theprovencecollection.com\/en-us\/products\/antique-19th-century-brass-candlestick-with-drip-pan","provider":"The Provence Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}