Multi-coloured candle holder

Side view of a candle holder showing the short stem. Side view of a candle holder showing the short stem. Side view of a candle holder showing the short stem. Top view of a candle holder showing the inner surface. Underside view of a candle holder showing the integral foot running around the base. Side view of a candle holder showing the two parts separated. Top view of a candle holder showing the two parts separated. Side view of a candle holder showing the two parts separated.
Side view of a candle holder showing the short stem. Side view of a candle holder showing the short stem. Side view of a candle holder showing the short stem. Top view of a candle holder showing the inner surface. Underside view of a candle holder showing the integral foot running around the base. Side view of a candle holder showing the two parts separated. Top view of a candle holder showing the two parts separated. Side view of a candle holder showing the two parts separated.

Classification

Description

A short candle holder for a single candle, made from compression moulded urea formaldehyde in hues of red orange and green, circa late 1920s. The material from which it is made resembles Bandalasta, but it is unmarked. Made in two parts, the base and bowl screw together at the centre point. The base has a brass insert moulded screw and the bowl has a screw thread moulded into the urea formaldehyde.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown

Object number

AIBDC : 008430SA

Date

1925 - 1929 (circa)

Country

Unknown

Method

compression moulded
insert moulded

Material

plastic
UF
urea formaldehyde
metal screw
brass
Dimensions
Height
65mm
Diameter
60mm

Colour

orange
red
green