Lot Number:
77
Item Location:
Roxborough Park
Preview Date/Time:
Photos only
Pickup Date/Time:
Saturday, Dec 13th, 11am-3pm
Start Date/Time:
12/03/25, 7:00 AM
End Date/Time:
12/09/25, 7:37:30 PM
Current Bid:
$76.00
Minimum Bid:
Auction has ended.
Buyer's Premium: 15% will be added to the final price.
Description:
Antique Wrought Iron Cellar Rat Spiral Candlestick France Burgundy Wine Cellar
Short Description:
Unique wrought-iron candlestick featuring a bold spiral design and curled handle. Ideal for rustic, farmhouse, and primitive décor settings. Originally would have been used in a French Burgundy wine cellar. Supplied with candle.
The Cellar Rat had a double function: first, to illuminate the cellar, and secondly, the colour of the flame indicated that there were gas releases, indicating that the wine was undergoing a chemical transformation.
This object had a very studied, very traditional shape:
- Its flat bottom allowed for immediate and stable installation.
- Its handle (the rat tail) gave an easy and secure grip; Its shape allowed it to be hung from a nail and mainly hung on the rim of oak barrels.
- The spiral was used to store the remains of candles.
- The small pusher, turning in this spiral, pulls up the ends of the candles as they burn out...
Watch video of mechanism HERE.
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- Ask any questions before bidding. All items are sold as is/untested, unless otherwise stated.
- Pick up Saturday, December 13th, 11am-3pm.
- Arrange your own help to load all furniture, and bring the necessary tools for disassembly.
- Pay your invoice online by 10am on pickup day.