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Metal candle holders offer antique collectors and decorators
unique pieces of art for the home while being functional as
well. Hand crafted metal candle holders are popular among
artisan collectors for the varied material they are made of. For
decorators, metal candle holders make a perfect tool for
decorating any room of the house. Metal candle holders are also
great decorations for the holidays to dress up the table or
fireplace mantel.
The art of making candle holders started out as a necessity when
candles provided the only source of light in homes. These early
examples of metal candle holders remain prized possessions for
those who collect candle holders and antiques. During the
Colonial period metal candle holders were used for lighting the
home and for telling time. One story tells of a spiral shaped
metal candle holder that was used when a young girl would have
her boyfriend visit the family home. The candle holder held a
long tapered candle and would be lit when the boy arrived at the
house. When the candle burned down to a certain length,
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girl's suitor was expected to leave. Old examples of metal
candle holders were usually made of forged iron or heavy tin.
Many of these collectible pieces still exist today and are
relatively inexpensive to collect.
Although metal candle holders were once a necessity, they now
serve more as beautiful pieces of art in décor in homes all
around the world. Metal candle holders, whether made with a
simple tin can or forged iron are also practical because they
are much more durable and less prone to breakage. Most wrought
iron metal candle holders can be purchased relatively
inexpensively. Metal candle handles can also be found adorned
with ornate decorations such as beaded chains, crystals and
other gems.
Candle holders made out of metal are crafted from a wide variety
of metal materials including bronze, iron, brass, sterling
silver, aluminum, silver, steel and wrought iron. The sizes of
metal candle holders vary as well, according to their intended
use. Some candle holders are large and hold many candles that
can light up an entire room.
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