Two hammered copper t-light holders, one petal-cut on a collar foot and one a wide dish with a sunken well - Peetal Parampara

Hand Hammered Copper T-Light Holder, Set of 2

Rs. 2,099.00

Hand Hammered Copper T-Light Holder, Set of 2

Name: Hand Hammered Copper T-Light Holder, Set of 2
Brand: PEETAL PARAMPARA
SKU: PP-CU-DEC-TLI-135
Price: 2099.0 INR
Availability: InStock

Two hammered copper t-light holders, one petal-cut and one a wide flat dish.

Rs. 2,099.00

Price includes GST.

Weight: 250g

Material: Copper, unlacquered
Finish: Hand hammered, bright polished
Rim: Eight cut petals on one holder, a wide flat brim on the other
Base: Straight collar foot on the petal cup, flat underside on the dish
Quantity: 2 pieces, in two different forms

In the box

1 hammered copper petal t-light cup on a collar foot
1 hammered copper dish t-light holder with a sunken well

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Estimated, not a guarantee. Dispatched from Guwahati, Monday to Saturday.

Each piece is shaped and finished by hand, so small differences in weight, size, finish and surface marking are normal and no two are identical. Colour on screen can differ from the metal in daylight. Handmade in India.

The two are not a matched pair. One is a cup with eight petals cut and bent upward from the wall, standing on a short straight collar. The other is a wide saucer with a broad hammered brim and a well sunk into the middle. Both carry the same hammering, small square facets in overlapping rows, and both are left bright. The collar of the cup and the well of the saucer look close enough in width that one may seat into the other.

Technique

Hand Hammered

What is it?

A t-light holder is a shallow metal well that takes a standard tea light and keeps the flame clear of the surface underneath, which is why the base is nearly always wider than the cup itself.

Also known as tealight stands, votive holders, copper diya holders, tamba t-lights or candle stands.

What is in the box?

1 hammered copper petal t-light cup on a collar foot
1 hammered copper dish t-light holder with a sunken well

How do I look after it?

Wash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge, then dry fully.
Copper darkens and takes a patina. Unlacquered copper reacts with air, water and skin. It is normal and it is reversible.
To restore the shine: lemon and salt, tamarind pulp, or a paste of flour, vinegar and salt. Rub, rinse, dry with a soft cloth.
Green or blue-green marks mean moisture has been sitting on the surface. Clean them off before use and dry the piece properly afterwards.
Keep sour and salty foods out of bare copper — lemon, curd, tamarind, pickle, vinegar.
For a drinking vessel: fill it overnight and finish it in the morning. Do not leave water standing for days.
Not dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.

How was it made?

Hand Hammered

Handmade in India

Every piece finished by hand

Solid metal

No plating, nothing to chip

Weighed and listed

In grams, on almost every page

Tin lining stated

Where a vessel is lined, we say so

Questions about this piece

Is this copper solid or plated?

Solid copper, hammered from sheet. Copper plated onto steel gives itself away with a magnet, so hold one to the underside of either piece the day it arrives and nothing should pull.

Are the two holders the same?

No. One is a petal cup on a collar foot and the other is a flat dish with a sunken well, so the set gives you two heights rather than a matching pair. The hammering and the finish are the same on both.

Will it look exactly like the photograph?

The forms will match. The colour will not, because copper is photographed new and bright and starts deepening from the day it is unwrapped, first at the rim where it is handled most.

How big is it really?

We have not measured it, so the page carries no width or height. That is deliberate. An estimate a couple of centimetres out is worse than an honest gap, particularly for a piece going onto a shelf that is already full. The weight above is measured. Ask and we will put a tape to this one.

Will it tarnish?

Copper always does. It goes pink, then russet, then a deep brown, and wax spilt from a tea light will hold a bright ring under it. Lemon and salt returns both pieces to the shade in the photograph.

How many do I need?

One set lights a table end or a mandir step. A row down the middle of a dining table takes three or four sets, and the two forms alternate better than a line of matching cups would.