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2. Candlestick - Wikipedia

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   A candlestick is a device used to hold a candle in place. Candlesticks have a cup or a spike ("pricket") or both to keep the candle in place. Candlesticks are sometimes called "candleholders". Before the proliferation of electricity, candles were carried between rooms using a chamberstick, a short candlestick with a pan to catch dripping wax. [1]

3. Rushlight - Wikipedia

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   A rush-candle is an ordinary candle (a block or cylinder of tallow or wax) ... Antique rushlight holders are now collectors' items. ...

4. Candelabra - Wikipedia

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   Candelabra is a form of candlestick; candlestick is defined as an object that holds a candle, [8] [9] and candelabra can be defined as a branched holder that supports multiple candles. [3] [10] "Candelabra" has been used to describe all branched candle holders, including chandeliers. The distinction between a candelabrum and a chandelier, the ...

5. Hogscraper candlestick - Wikipedia

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   The name is derived from the candlesticks resemblance to an antique device used to scrape bristles from hog hide after slaughter. The antique lighting device commonly consists of a shaft, attached to a round base with a thumb tab ejector mechanism to remove the residual candle stub, and a round lip or "bobèche" to collect candle drippings. The ...

6. Girandole - Wikipedia

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   Later the mirror, especially if it is circular and convex, may be called girandole by itself without the candle holders. [3] The wall-mounted lighting device is a common definition of girandole in English today. [13] [5] [14] Some large dressing glasses of the 19th century were known as "girandoles" because of the lighting devices mounted to ...

7. Julleuchter - Wikipedia

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   Allach porcelain made a variety of candle holders ranging from elaborate gilded baroque candelabras, to the most basic plain white porcelain single candle holder. [7] More candleholders were made than for other Allach items, indicating popularity and interest among the German people.