JAPAN - Flower taper candleholder

Flower taper candleholder marked Japan in the 1960s for up to 12 Tiny Tapers. Made in Japan for Nordic Collections Nob Hill, for Canada the holder is made for Carol Candles. Also found marked Taiwan and Hong Kong. With its two tiered holders, it is resembles the popular Spider by Jens Harald Quistgaard in shape – but here the holders for the candles are hexagonal shaped instead of round as seen on the Spider. The base ‘feet’ are finished with smooth black enameled pads to avoid scratching to the furniture on which it stands.