Vintage Wrought Iron Spiral Coil Courting Candle Holder with Wood Adjuster 4.25" (Candle not included)

Early American legend has it that the courting candle, a spiral, iron-forged candleholder, was used to determine how long a suitor was welcome to visit. The story goes that a young woman's father would set the candle to a certain height of his choosing in the candleholder. When the candle had burned down to the level of the top of the candleholder, it meant that the suitor's time was done; and it was time for him to leave. If a certain suitor was not a favorable candidate for his daughter, the candle could be adjusted by the father to a lower height in the candleholder, meaning it would burn more quickly. A suitor who was considered acceptable, would have the candle located in a position that was higher within the wrought iron spirals of the candleholder.

Shipping weight is Under one pound shipping from Florida

Home: black, wrought iron candlestick Holder.

Very Good condition

Detailed measurements:

Height - 4.25 inches
Width - 4 inches

This item is sold from a vintage boutique in Florida Sun Coast.