Brass Teacup Taper Candle Holder

A solid brass taper holder in a quaint teacup shape, shiny and substantial, with a little handle on the side of the base for carrying. It is the kind of old-fashioned candle holder that looks at home on an altar, a mantel, or a bedside table.

At about three and a quarter inches wide and two and a quarter inches high, it is sized for household and taper candles in the common C6 and C7 sizes.

Key Features

Solid brass, teacup style. A shiny, weighty holder with a handle on the side of the base, built to last and to deepen in tone with use.

Sized for household and taper candles. Fits the common C6 and C7 candle sizes.

An everyday altar piece. Equally at home on a working altar, a shelf, or a windowsill.

Product Details

• Material: solid brass
• Style: teacup shape with a handle on the side of the base
• Size: approximately 3 1/4 inches wide by 2 1/4 inches high
• Fits: household and taper candles in C6 or C7 size

Brass on the Altar

Brass has been a favored altar metal across many traditions, prized because it does not tarnish easily and throws candlelight back brightly. In Western practice it stands in for gold and the Sun, lending its warmth to candle work for confidence, success, and clarity, while in countless homes it is simply the trusted metal of the household shrine. A brass holder suits a candle lit for almost any intention.

How To Use

1. Set the holder on a flat, heat-safe surface, away from anything flammable.
2. Cleanse it in incense smoke or moonlight before first use, if that is part of your practice.
3. Seat a C6 or C7 candle firmly in the cup and light it.
4. Never leave a burning candle unattended, and let the brass cool before you move it by the handle.
5. When the candle is out and the holder is cool, lift away any wax and wipe the brass clean.

Pairs Well With

• 7 Inch White Taper Candles, Set of 2: all-purpose tapers that drop right into the holder.
• Brass Chamberstick Candle Holder: a sibling brass holder with a finger loop for carrying.
• Brass Universal Candle Holder: a larger brass holder that takes both tapers and pillars.
• Palo Santo Smudge Sticks, Set of 6: cleanse the brass before its first use.
• The Big Book of Candle Magic by Jacki Smith: a guide to candle work and altar ritual.

Frequently Asked Questions

What candles fit this holder?

It is sized for household and taper candles in the common C6 and C7 sizes, which seat in the brass cup. It is not made for wide pillars or tealights.

What are C6 and C7 candles?

They are standard household and taper candle sizes used by makers like Crystal Journey. Most ordinary tapers in that range will seat comfortably in this holder.

Is brass suitable for any tradition?

Yes. Brass is one of the most tradition-flexible altar metals, used everywhere from household shrines to ceremonial candle work, and it suits a candle lit for almost any intention.

Does it come with a candle?

No, the holder is sold on its own. Add a C6 or C7 household or taper candle of your choice.

How do I keep it clean?

Let the brass cool fully, lift away any wax with a dull knife, and wipe it down. Use a brass polish only when you want to brighten the finish.