Hand made Wrought Iron, hanging candle holder.Â
Unique in that the candle holder itself sits in a gyroscopic assembly, which spins freely around the candle.Â
At the top of the candle holder at the hanging point, there are tree fern leaves or similar that are hand scribed into the metal plating.Â
The cage has a fixed hinge and a locking tab, allowing it to split in the centre and open up to change the candle.Â
Entire assembly is hand made and manually riveted throughout.Â
Item is in very nice condition, containing just light surface rust.Â
Hangs from the top of the cage by two linked wrought iron rods.Â
Previous internet research has indicated that this piece was made in the 19th Century, though this has NOT yet been confirmed by an antique specialist.Â
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Re: An Unusual Wrought Iron Candle Light mounted on Gyroscope...
I don't know much more than what you have written but I have one of these as well. Â The only difference is that instead of a candle holder mine has a oil burning mechanism. Â If you find out anything else about this id be very interested to hear it! :)Â
Re: An Unusual Wrought Iron Candle Light mounted on Gyroscope...
I have one of these in my collection as well. It's a lantern that was used on ships before electricity, or oil lamps. The gyroscopic motion allowed for the candles to remain lit, and the wax not to spill, even in storms. The cage was also used to prevent the candles from being knocked over, and potentially causing a fire, or from someone knocking into them and being burned.