An antique/vintage chamber candlestick - designed for use in a room or for carrying - featuring a decorative base (often with a lace-like or embossed design) and a side handle. Likely materials include cast metal, such as pewter, cast iron, or patinated bronze/brass. Historically, these candlesticks were used to illuminate rooms or stairways before the advent of electric lighting; the handle allowed for a secure grip or for hanging the candlestick.