French Wrought Iron Queue De Rat Medium Candlestick, Late 17th Century

Description

This late 17th-century French wrought iron candlestick is shaped with a twisted strip, finished with a slender handle and mounted … more 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 less