| Metal candle holders offer antique collectors and | | | | collect candle holders and antiques. During the Colonial |
| decorators unique pieces of art for the home while | | | | period metal candle holders were used for lighting the |
| being functional as well. Hand crafted metal candle | | | | home and for telling time. One story tells of a spiral |
| holders are popular among artisan collectors for the | | | | shaped metal candle holder that was used when a |
| varied material they are made of. For decorators, | | | | young girl would have her boyfriend visit the family |
| metal candle holders make a perfect tool for | | | | home. The candle holder held a long tapered candle |
| decorating any room of the house. Metal candle | | | | and would be lit when the boy arrived at the house. |
| holders are also great decorations for the holidays to | | | | When the candle burned down to a certain length, |
| dress up the table or fireplace mantel. | | | | the girl's suitor was expected to leave. Old examples |
| The art of making candle holders started out as a | | | | of metal candle holders were usually made of forged |
| necessity when candles provided the only source of | | | | iron or heavy tin. Many of these collectible pieces still |
| light in homes. These early examples of metal candle | | | | exist today and are relatively inexpensive to collect. |
| holders remain prized possessions for those who | | | | |