Counter-balance pendulum candle holders were common in the 1800s. This early patent shows a decorative holder with a ball (Kugel) weight and a wax catcher. From our Collection of Christmas Tree Candle Holder Patents. Credit: www.christmasgiftsfromgermany. vintage Christmas, antique Christmas, Victorian Christmas, Christmas tree decorations, German Christmas, Scandinavian Christmas, history of the Christmas tree
