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Step back to a simpler time with our authentic Courting Candle, hand-forged by an Amish blacksmith in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Crafted from solid wrought iron using generations of traditional blacksmithing techniques, this timeless piece of early American history is both a functional candle holder and a fascinating conversation piece.
Long before telephones and text messages, a Courting Candle helped determine the length of a young couple's visit. The young woman's father would place the candle at a selected height before her suitor arrived. A higher setting meant a longer visit, while a lower setting signaled that courting time would be brief. When the candle burned down to the iron coil, the evening had come to an end.
Still handcrafted today much as it was over a century ago, this heirloom-quality holder celebrates America's rich heritage while adding primitive charm to any farmhouse, colonial, rustic, or country home.
• Hand-forged by an Amish blacksmith in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
• Solid wrought iron construction with durable satin black finish
• Traditional adjustable Courting Candle design
• Functional candle holder and historical conversation piece
• Beautiful primitive, colonial, farmhouse, and Americana décor
• Perfect for mantels, tables, shelves, and historic home displays
• Makes a unique gift for history lovers, newlyweds, and collectors
• Handmade in the USA using generations of old-world craftsmanship
The Story Behind the Courting Candle:
A traditional timepiece, the Courting Candle was used by a young girl's father when her suitor came calling. If he approved of the young man, he would place the candle on one of the higher rings, allowing the couple a longer visit in hopes that the young man might someday become his son-in-law. If the suitor was less favored, the candle was placed on a lower ring, shortening the visit. When the candle burned down to the iron holder, courting time was over.
Product Details:
Material: Solid hand-forged wrought iron
Finish: Satin black
Use: Adjustable taper candle holder and primitive décor
Dimensions: Approximately 6½" H × 6" D × 5" W
Candles not included
Amish handcrafted in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania USA.
Made in the U.S.A.
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