Late 18th early 19th century. The unusual form comprised of rolled sheet iron, pig-tail ended forged iron hanging rod joined to the pierced ribbed circular ring with folded edge above an inverted splayed cap and collar joined to three tapered fluted down-swept arms. The arms joined to the circular rim to which is affixed six up-swept candle arms, each mounted with a drip pan of piecrust design centering a slotted candle cup with folded rim. Each candle arm terminating in a folded down-swept terminus. SIZE: Overall 19″ h x 24″ dia. CONDITION: With fine dark lightly oxidized surface with remnants of white paint and old wax residue. Minor denting to drip pans and to upper hanging ring and collar. *NOTE* each drip pan with small hole extending through its arm and with matching hole at bottom of each down-swept arm. Purpose unknown. Very good condition overall. 51859-37 (1,500-3,000)