Antique candle holder in blue blown glass ras de cave folk art 19th c.

This elegant antique hand-held candle holder is made of blue blown glass. It dates back to at least the 19th century. This type of candle holder is called a "cellar rat, " the handle allows the candle holder to be carried from room to room without the risk of burning yourself with the wax. This is a rare blue blown glass candle holder. The handle is hot-applied. It is an antique piece of folk art. Small in size, the candle holder's tube is narrow. In good condition, it has scratches from use. Dimensions: 9.5 cm high X 7 cm diameter.