Opus Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
Candlesticks, or nowadays a big wax candle would be placed on top of the stands for lighting.
These candlestands have good colour and patina. From the Angela Kay collection.

The candlestands measure 23cm h x 13cm w.
C1830
Angela Kay grew up on the Fylde coast.
In Europe she learned to cook, then went to work for Jean Conil, a French chef in London. As well as writing his books for him, she collaborated with Elizabeth David on French Provincial Cooking. She then went on to write four books of her own.
It measures 46cm h x 45cm w
Opus Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
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