✅ SOLVED Maybe candlestick holder?

[ihatedirtbikes]

Found this at a colonial homesite along with other find from the civil war. Looks to be a candlestick holder, however the slot on the side throws me off. If anyone can help it would be much appreciated.

thanks!

 

[ironhorse]

it is a candlestick holder, well, a chunk of one at least
the slot in the side moved a base for the candle, down for full length and pushed up to top for stubs and removal of the bottom

 

[creskol]

In the righthand photo, it could be a cigarette holder.

 

[ihatedirtbikes]

it is a candlestick holder, well, a chunk of one at least
the slot in the side moved a base for the candle, down for full length and pushed up to top for stubs and removal of the bottom

thanks for the functionality description!

 

[Subterranean]

It is exactly one of these, great find. Sub

 

[Fourman110]

Ya, I think you had it right from the beginning. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Old-Antique-Heavy-Brass-Candle-Holder/233324764195