Scandinavian Wrought Iron Candle Holder c.1800 Ecclesiastical Carving their radiant crowns and faces

their radiant crowns and faces turning to follow the sun

Very deep planting wells make these idea for larger topiary or smaller trees

Andrew Handyside bought the Britannia Iron Works in 1848

the Salamander (or Vulcanus) being of fire

Carved wood and original polychrome

Scandinavian Wrought Iron Candle Holder c.1800 Ecclesiastical Carving their radiant crowns and facesA rare and splendid example of Scandinavian Blacksmith's art in the form of a candle holder c. 1800 Reminiscent of the Swedish Eel spears which could have easily inspired its form in a society where hunting and fishing were daily activities for many. One can easily imagine the Blacksmith who would have been very well versed in making implements such as the Eel catchers, uprighting the design to create this naive and elegant piece. A wonderful example