An antique handmade brass, with copper detail, taper or candle holder; European/ Continental. The handle has a small hole underneath so that it can be hung on a hook or nail on the wall. Including the handle it measures 15.5cm x 10cm. When I found this item it was in a German owned house in Italy, which is why I have assumed that it maybe European/ Continental, either German or Italian. It had a melted candle-end and a few old paper tapers inside which is why I have described it as a candle/ taper holder; I suppose it could also be used as an ashtray! Whichever, it is an interesting and tactile object with naïve decoration to the copper band. Condition – any wear in keeping with age and use; unpolished, but with some residual, age old metal polish present. Please scroll through all the photos as they form part of the description. Thank you for viewing my listing.