AMISH COURTING CANDLE - Wrought Iron Taper Holder Primitive Handmade Timer USA for Sale

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AMISH COURTING CANDLE - Wrought Iron Taper Holder Primitive Handmade Timer USA For Sale

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AMISH COURTING CANDLE - Wrought Iron Taper Holder Primitive Handmade Timer USA:
$24.97

AMISH HANDMADE IN THE USA
PRIMITIVE WROUGHT IRON
COURTING CANDLEA classic piece of Americana. Solid wrought iron Courting Candle holder handforged by an Amish blacksmith in Lancaster, PA USA.A traditional time piece, the Courtin\' Candle was used by a young girl\'s father when her suitor came a courtin\'.
If he liked a particular suitor, the father might set the candle on one of the higher rings, giving the couple a long visit in
hopes that this lad might become his son-in-law.If the young man wasn\'t a favorite, the candle would be set on a lower ring allowing just a short visit.
When the candle burned down to the metal, courtin\' time was over.Don\'t miss the opportunity to add this wonderful piece of Americana.
Still handcrafted today as they were 100 years ago, in an old order Amish Blacksmith\'s shop.Holder Measures: 6½\"h x 6\"d x 5\"w
A fabulous addition to your primitive country decor!Handmade in USA