Mid-Century Cast Iron Tripod Candleholders impressionistic painting thought his creations novel enough

thought his creations novel enough to have obtained a patent

and some light scuffs and stains here and there

dates I believe to the late 1800s

There were found in an old box along with the flock of animal cutouts I just listed

including this

Mid-Century Cast Iron Tripod Candleholders impressionistic painting thought his creations novel enoughI believe this pair was designed by Jens Quistgaard and produced in Japan for Dansk, but they are only marked Japan on the undersides, so could possibly be "after" his design. In any event, definitely mid century, cast iron, and in very good used condition, and sized for standard taper candles. Viewed at eye level, with their spindly legs, they also remind me a bit of Louise Bourgeois spiders! Great for all the time use. 3 5 8" long on each side, 2 3