Antique Swedish wooden Christmas candelabra with a hand-painted Tomte
This charming candlestick was crafted in the early 20th century. The piece is entirely hand-carved and hand-painted with an eye for detail. At the heart of the frame stands a sweet Swedish Tomte (Christmas gnome) inside a green-framed pine wreath, holding a Christmas gift firmly in his hands.
The twisted red base and frame display a wonderful, natural patina. At the top, there is space for three slim candles (such as Christmas tree candles or pencil candles) with a maximum diameter of 1 cm. The underside features a handwritten inscription along with the year 1926.
Origin: Sweden (Allmoge)
Period: Early 20th century (marked 1926)
Material: Wood, hand-painted
Suitable for: 3 small Christmas tree candles with a maximum diameter of 1 cm
Dimensions:
Height: 22 cm (8.7 inches)
Width: 15 cm (5.9 inches)
