French Wrought Iron 'Queue de Rat' Tall Candlestick, late 17th century

£200.00

This late 17th-century French wrought iron candlestick is shaped with a twisted strip, finished with a slender handle and mounted on a plate, supported by three legs. The candle holder, adorned with scrollwork, features a clever mechanism designed to raise the candle as it melts. Known as a "queue de rat", it takes its name from the thin handle resembling a rat’s tail. With its historical craftsmanship and utilitarian charm, this rare folk antique serves as a striking decorative accent

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This late 17th-century French wrought iron candlestick is shaped with a twisted strip, finished with a slender handle and mounted on a plate, supported by three legs. The candle holder, adorned with scrollwork, features a clever mechanism designed to raise the candle as it melts. Known as a "queue de rat", it takes its name from the thin handle resembling a rat’s tail. With its historical craftsmanship and utilitarian charm, this rare folk antique serves as a striking decorative accent

This late 17th-century French wrought iron candlestick is shaped with a twisted strip, finished with a slender handle and mounted on a plate, supported by three legs. The candle holder, adorned with scrollwork, features a clever mechanism designed to raise the candle as it melts. Known as a "queue de rat", it takes its name from the thin handle resembling a rat’s tail. With its historical craftsmanship and utilitarian charm, this rare folk antique serves as a striking decorative accent

Dimensions & Details +

  • Height: 24 cm
  • Diameter: 12 cm
  • A loss to the edge of the plate

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