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Vintage green verdigris patinated bronze pricket candlestick holder with a wide dished drip pan, central candle spike, and turned baluster stem resting on a circular stepped base. - Photo 1
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Crafted with timeless sculptural appeal, this vintage bronze pricket candlestick holder showcases an attractive verdigris finish that highlights its turned classical contours. Designed with a wide dished drip pan and a prominent central metal pricket, the stand is engineered to securely anchor pillar candles or thick tapers. Its shapely baluster stem transitions down to a heavy, stepped circular base, providing both visual weight and physical stability on tabletop surfaces. The mottled green-and-bronze surface patina lends a weathered, antique atmosphere reminiscent of centuries-old European ecclesiastical metalwork. Pricket candlesticks have a rich heritage dating back to medieval church altars and historical estate dining halls, where candles were impaled directly onto a metal spike rather than seated within a hollow cup. This piece carries forward that tradition with a robust cast metal construction, making it an ideal centerpiece for traditional, Gothic, or rustic interiors. Whether staged on a fireplace mantel, sideboard, or dining console, the rich textural variance of the patinated surface catches light with dramatic effect while capturing an authentic Old World aesthetic. The candlestick remains in very good vintage condition, presenting light surface character and authentic wear consistent with age and gentle decorative display. This piece measures approximately 8 inches in height, 6 inches in width, 6 inches in depth, and weighs 2 pounds.

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