19th Century Tin Sill Candleholders with Christmas Candles Perfect for the Holidays

It was a cold and windy Christmas Eve but the little farmhouse at the end of town was warm and bright. The year was 1840 and company was expected for a fine Christmas dinner that would be remembered for a long time. The open hearth fireplace was tended to all day long while cooking pots held by cranes would render a tasty meal, enjoyed by all. The tin candleholders in the window could be seen from the road as the sleigh bells could be heard off in the distance, fast approaching. The glow of this candle was such a warm and welcome sight after the long ride out in the cold. Merry Christmas and may your holidays be filled with happy memories sprinkled with a touch of yesteryear! This pair of old candleholders reminds me of Christmas when candlelight was and still is such an important part of this holiday. These charming antique pair of early lighting pieces belonged to a great ~ great aunt (Ruth), of the lady I purchased them from and were used in the dinning room of her 1800's home in M