Boardman Silversmiths, Inc. - Let There Be Light

Candlestick Holders

Pillar Candle Holders

Candelabras

Candle Snuffers

Hurricane Lamp & Courtship Candle Holder

History of Courtship Candle

Candlestick Holders
In Pewter & Sterling

#299P/H

9" Hgt., Pewter Hand-Hammered Candleholders

#257P

7" Hgt., Pewter Spool-Style Candleholders

#367P

7 ¾" Hgt., Pewter Flute Design Candleholders

#122866P

6" Hgt., Pewter Georgian Design Candleholders

#122866ST

6" Hgt., Sterling Georgian Design Candleholders

Candlestick Holders
In Pewter

#369P

7" Hgt., Pewter Flute Design Candleholders

#368P

7 ¾" Hgt., Pewter Hexagon Design Candleholders

#371P

7" Hgt., Pewter Hexagon Design Candleholders

#366P

3 ½" Hgt., Pewter Low Console Candlesticks

#370P

3" Hgt., Pewter Low Console Candlesticks

#266P

3" Hgt., Pewter Low Console Candlesticks

#21003P

6 ¼" Hgt. Pewter Candlesticks w/Lines

#21004P

3" Hgt. Pewter Candlesticks w/Lines

#21007P

3 ½" Hgt Pewter Candlesticks

#21006P

6" Hgt. Pewter Candlesticks

#21005P

7" Hgt. Pewter Ribbed Candlesticks

*Votives not for sale
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Reproduction Spool-Style c.1820-1835 Candlesticks by James Weekes, New York City & Poughkeepsie, NY

#22003P

15" Hgt. Pewter Spool–Style Candlestick

#22004P

10 ½" Hgt. Pewter Spool-Style Candlestick

#22005P

7 ¼" Hgt. Pewter Spool-Style Candlestick

#2226P

4 ½" Hgt. Pewter Console "Ballard" Candlesticks

#2227P

10" Hgt. Pewter Rd. Base "Ballard" Candlesticks

#2228P

4 ½" Hgt., Pewter Console Sq. Base "Deco" Candlesticks

#2229P

10 ½" Hgt., Pewter Sq. Base "Deco" Candlesticks

Pillar Candle Holders
In Pewter

#10P/C

4 ½" Hgt., Pewter Pillar Candleholder

#11P/C

4 ½" Hgt., Pewter Chippendale Style Pillar Candleholder

#267P

2 ½" Hgt., Pewter Pillar Candleholder

#267S

2 ½" Hgt., Sterling Pillar Candleholder

Candelabras
In Pewter & Sterling

#372P

9" Hgt., Pewter 3-Light Hexagon Style Candelabra, Pair

#872S

Sterling 3-Light Candelabra, Breaks Down to Low Console Candlesticks, Pair

Candle Snuffers
In Pewter & Sterling

#868S

9" Lgth., Sterling Swivel Candle Snuffer

#867S

9" Lgth., Sterling Candle Snuffer

#869S/WH

9" Lgth., Sterling Candle Snuffer w/Wood Handle

#870S

9" Lgth., Sterling Candle Snuffer

#869P

9" Lgth., Pewter Swivel Candle Snuffer

#867P

9" Lgth., Pewter Candle Snuffer w/Plain Cup

#866P

9" Lgth., Pewter Candle Snuffer w/Twist Handle

#868P

9" Lgth., Pewter Candle Snuffer w/Finial on Cup

#868P/TB

9" Lgth., Pewter Candle Snuffer w/Teddy Bear

#868P/PEL

9" Lgth., Pewter Candle Snuffer w/Large Pelican

#868P/FL

9" Lgth., Pewter Candle Snuffer w/Flamingo

#868P/PEL1

9" Lgth., Pewter Candle Snuffer w/Small Pelican

Hurricane Lamp & Courtship Candle Holder
In Pewter

#1125P

3 ¼" Hgt., Pewter Courting Chamber Stick w/Etched Glass Globe

#1124PS

3 ¼" Hgt., Pewter Courting Chamber Stick w/Glass Globe – Satin Finish

#597P

4 ½" Dia., Pewter Cast Chippendale Coaster

#869P

9" Lgth., Pewter Swivel Candle Snuffer

History of the Courtship Candle

These stylish candle holders were popular in the Victorian era when courting was the height of fashion and proper etiquette. When a suitor would come courting, the father would light the candle – this would allow the "couple" to have their time in conversation, on the front porch with the entire family right in the sitting room, overlooking the porch and the couple. When the candle burned down to the metal holder, courting time was over.

If the young gentlemen caller was "of the means" and showed some promise, the father would put another candle in the holder and allow more time for the courting couple. If the gentlemen caller showed any signs of not being a suitable caller, then the father would snuff out the candle and the courting time was over.

Although times have changed and courting evenings are over, candleholders are extremely popular within today's homes.

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