Cellar rat, brass candle holder

Adorable brass cellar rat. In good condition while looking for the origin of this funny name, I found the following details: "the cellar rat had a double practical function: first of all, it lit up the cellar and, at the same time, the color of the flame indicated whether the wine was undergoing a chemical transformation. The shape of this object was very studied and rational: the flat bottom allowed for immediate and stable placement, the rat's tail provided an easy-to-grip handle and its shape allowed it to be hung on the edge of oak barrels." dimensions: height: 7 cm square base of 11 cm length: 20 cm.

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