Description: Pair of Cast Iron Spiral Coil Courting Candle Holders w/Wood Adjuster. A courting candle is a spiral-shaped candleholder used in the 1600s–1800s to limit how long a suitor could spend with a young woman. How it worked:The father of the young woman would set the candle at a certain height in the holder. The candle's burn time was determined by the height it was placed at, similar to a timer. When the candle burned down to the top of the holder, it was time for the suitor to leave. Purpose:Fathers used courting candles to set boundaries for their daughters, teach them to respect their parents, and teach suitors to defer to the father's judgment. The more a father approved of a man, the higher he would raise the candle. This is a great addition to your primitive, rustic, vintage decor. Each measures 6 1/2" tall and 5" in diameter at base. All of our items have been inspected, cleaned and are ready to ship. We are not experts by any means, but we do our best. If you have any questions about any of our items, send us a message. It is our goal to get your treasure to you safely and in great condition. Most of our listings offer Priority Mail or USPS Ground Advantage. Shipping charges are based on size and weight of your order. We cannot control this, however, if you would like to check on other options, just let us know. We will work with you get you the best deal on shipping. We thank you for your order. If you are happy with your purchase, please take a moment to leave us a review. If you are not happy, please send us a message. We will do our best to make it right.
Price: 25 USD
Location: Newport, Kentucky
End Time: 2025-01-20T21:44:36.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Country/Region of Origin: United States
Color: Black
Style: Antique
Material: Iron
