Mid 19th Century Pickaxe and Mercury Glass Candle Holder

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If quirk is what you crave, this might just be for you... This is a mercury glass candle holder with … Read more If quirk is what you crave, this might just be for you... This is a mercury glass candle holder with an antique iron pickaxe base. The mercury glass is positioned on the pick axe with its own base of birch veneer and a weathered worm-gear clamp.

The solid iron pickaxe was recovered from an old barn in North Carolina built in the 1800s and was purchased this year from an antique curator. Its years of wear and exposure to the elements have instilled it with the industrial charm that makes this piece of decor truly unique.

All rust-worn parts have been protected with a "dead flat" varnish to prevent corrosion while preserving a patina that was decades in the making. Complement it with a flameless candle or fairy lights for a beautiful, rustic ambiance.

This unusual and one-of-a-kind item would make a perfect centerpiece on a large dining table -- and is sure to be an equally perfect conversation-starter. See less