Mid-Century Cast Iron Tripod Candleholders french Illinois company were thoughtful and

Illinois company were thoughtful and smart

established by Manson around 1910

though someone would need to be pretty special to deserve one of these

flat metal pin and are fairly easily found) to open

but would be good for all sorts of things

Mid-Century Cast Iron Tripod Candleholders french Illinois company were thoughtful andI believe this pair was designed by Jens Quistgaard and produced in Japan for Dansk, but they are only marked Japan on the undersides, so could possibly be "after" his design. In any event, definitely mid century, cast iron, and in very good used condition, and sized for standard taper candles. Viewed at eye level, with their spindly legs, they also remind me a bit of Louise Bourgeois spiders! Great for all the time use. 3 5 8" long on each side, 2 3