Beautiful Antique French mid-19thC Wrought Iron Candlestick

A charming antique wrought iron spiral candlestick, dating to the 19th century. The candlestick features a distinctive corkscrew stem with an adjustable candle holder, operated by a side peg that locks into the spiral grooves. This ingenious mechanism allowed the candle to be raised or lowered as it burned, ensuring the flame always remained at a practical height. These are often referred to as “courting candlesticks” or “rat de cave” cellar candlesticks, traditionally used in rural Europe H x 18 cm W x 9.5 cm D x 9.5 cm ( Base ) £225