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Distinctive pair of wood-framed metal candle molds converted into electric table lamps. Each mold has ten candle tubes arranged in two rows of five, side carrying handles, and a wooden base. An attractive pair for primitive, farmhouse, country, or rustic décor.Features include dark wooden frames, aged metal tubes, visible seams, wax-like residue, brass-colored sockets, and shade harps. A square-looking fastener and slotted handle screws are visible.Measurements — approximate:* Overall lamp height: 25 inches to the top of the finial screw
* Wooden mold-and-base height: 13 inches
* Base footprint: 9.5 inches long × 4.75 inches wide
* Candle cavity diameter: ¾ inch
* Candle cavity height: 9.5 inches
* Lamp weights: 7 pounds 2.4 ounces and 7 pounds 1 ounce
* Combined unpacked weight: 14 pounds 3.4 ouncesAge and maker:
No maker or manufacturer markings were found. The molds may be nineteenth-century examples, but their exact age, origin, and materials have not been authenticated. The date of the electrical conversion is unknown.Condition details:
Visible surface wear, discoloration, wax-like deposits, and marks consistent with age and use. Both lamps were illuminated when photographed. Wiring age and condition are unknown, and electrical inspection is recommended before regular use. I have used several hours without issues.Please examine all photographs closely for condition and construction details. Lampshades are not included. Offered together as a pair.
Distinctive pair of wood-framed metal candle molds converted into electric table lamps. Each mold has ten candle tubes arranged in two rows of five, side carrying handles, and a wooden base. An attractive pair for primitive, farmhouse, country, or rustic décor.Features include dark wooden frames, aged metal tubes, visible seams, wax-like residue, brass-colored sockets, and shade harps. A square-looking fastener and slotted handle screws are visible.