{"product_id":"primitive-wrought-iron-rat-de-cave-spiral-candle-holder","title":"Primitive French Wrought Iron Rat de Cave Candle Holder, 19th Century","description":"\u003cp\u003eA primitive French \u003cem\u003erat de cave\u003c\/em\u003e candle holder, traditionally used to provide light in wine cellars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-worked in wrought iron, the piece has a open spiral stem with an ingenious sliding mechanism allowing the candle to be raised as it burns down. The curled upper hook or 'rat's tail' provided a convenient way of carrying or hanging the light. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStanding on four broad arched feet, finished with a simple incised geometric motif. The irregular hand-worked surface and deep, timeworn patina give it a wonderful folk-art quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn great antique condition with oxidation, surface wear and irregularities throughout consistent with age and use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sunny Sands House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56236515557761,"sku":"CANDLEHOLDERSNM","price":130.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/5508\/2452\/files\/ironcandle.png?v=1788874193","url":"https:\/\/sunnysandshouse.com\/products\/primitive-wrought-iron-rat-de-cave-spiral-candle-holder","provider":"Sunny Sands House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}