A heavy hexagonal cut crystal votive or tea light candle holder, designed in a faceted diamond-like form. The piece features a deeply cut geometric design, with vertical fluted prisms along the upper sloping shoulder and a criss-cross diamond-cut pattern tapering to a hexagonal base. The interior well is designed to hold a standard tea light candle, revealing a finely cut six-pointed star at the bottom of the recess which beautifully refracts light when illuminated.

Historical & Style Details

• Material / Technique: Cut lead crystal, faceted
• Decorative Details: Vertical fluted shoulder, criss-cross diamond-faceted lower body, six-pointed star cut to the well base
• Color & Surface: Clear, colorless crystal with high refractive index
• Condition: Excellent condition with no visible chips, cracks, or flea bites; minor shelf wear to the underside of the base

History

Heavy cut crystal candle holders of this geometric, diamond-faceted form became highly popular in the late 20th century, produced by prominent European and American glassworks to maximize the refractive qualities of lead crystal under candlelight. The combination of traditional brilliant-cut motifs with a clean, modernist hexagonal silhouette makes this a versatile and timeless decorative object for collectors of fine art glass.