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Title: Antique Holder Maybe Brass,Made With antique Rivets
Post by: susiecat on October 19, 2017, 11:06:36 PM

I have no idea what type of holder this is.I throught at first it was a candleholder but it's look too large for candle.I bought this item about 15 years ago.Anybody know what it is.

Title: Re: Antique Holder Maybe Brass,Made With antique Rivets
Post by: KC on October 20, 2017, 11:18:32 PM

Don't know the dimensions - but it reminds me of an old Christmas tree holder my grandparents had!  (I must say it was for a small tree!)

Title: Re: Antique Holder Maybe Brass,Made With antique Rivets
Post by: SophieMarie on October 21, 2017, 02:00:00 AM

What does the diameter of the hole measure please?

Title: Re: Antique Holder Maybe Brass,Made With antique Rivets
Post by: mart on October 21, 2017, 07:47:36 PM

How heavy is it ??

Title: Re: Antique Holder Maybe Brass,Made With antique Rivets
Post by: cogar on October 22, 2017, 05:44:46 AM

Maybe a primitive version of one of these. ;D ;D

(https://images.homedepot-static.com/productImages/45b57e59-c50b-482a-9cac-b929c95b71bb/svn/progress-lighting-outdoor-lighting-accessories-p5457-71-64_400_compressed.jpg)

Title: Re: Antique Holder Maybe Brass,Made With antique Rivets
Post by: mart on October 22, 2017, 09:36:46 AM

Imagine a candle inside and a hurricane shade/globe and it might be !!  Thats sure what I would use it for !!  Just as it is,,!!

Title: Re: Antique Holder Maybe Brass,Made With antique Rivets
Post by: Rauville on October 22, 2017, 09:45:07 AM

I would agree with Cogar, being that I see this as a "weather cap" for a lamp post, covering a light.

Title: Re: Antique Holder Maybe Brass,Made With antique Rivets
Post by: mart on October 22, 2017, 10:20:57 AM

If it is,, and it may be,,I would still use it upside down !!