January 14, 2016
The 'Courting Candle'


One of your callers reminded me of this candle that dates back to the 1800s. When the daughter had a suitor coming to see his daughter, the father would light this candle in the sitting room where the couple conversed.

When the candle burned down to the metal at the top of the holder, it was time for the suitor to promptly leave. If the father did not like this particular suitor, he could turn the piece of metal that sticks straight out. This turning of this piece made the candle, itself go down, so he could choose for the suitor to go home sooner.




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