Description
This snake and skull candle holder brings a wonderfully eerie centrepiece to Halloween. A gold snake with open jaws coils down from beneath the black candle cup, winds over the crown of an ivory skull and curls across its brow before slipping past its jaw. From there it loops over a pair of brown spell books and wraps around the base. The spines read "BASIC SPELLS" and "POTIONS", banded in gold, and the whole piece rests on a round black plinth with scrolled feet edged in an antique bronze tone. Made of resin, it stands 25.1cm tall and is 11.2cm wide and 11.3cm deep.
We think it looks its best on a mantelpiece, sideboard or bookshelf, where the coiled snake and the stacked books can be seen from the front and the side. Set on a hall table it gives a spooky welcome as guests arrive for a Halloween party, and on a dining table it makes a compact focal point that leaves room for plates and bowls. The wide, shallow cup on top is shaped to take a pillar candle, so the flame or glow sits well above the skull. As a Halloween gift, it brings a gothic, spell-book feel to a home dressed for the season.
The resin body has a black finish set off by the gold snake, the ivory skull and the brown and gold books, and the round base lets it stand freely without fixing. To keep it looking its best, dust it with a soft dry cloth and wipe it with a slightly damp cloth if needed. Seat the candle firmly in the cup, keep it away from curtains and anything else that could catch, and never leave a burning candle unattended. For a finished look, we like an ivory pillar candle that echoes the colour of the skull, with the gold of the snake catching the light.
Specification
| Material |
Resin |
| Colour |
Black |
| Height |
25.1cm |
| Width |
11.2cm |
| Depth |
11.3cm |
| Weight |
0.69kg |
| Occasion |
Halloween |
Frequently Asked
How big is the snake and skull candle holder?
It stands 25.1cm tall and is 11.2cm wide and 11.3cm deep, so it fits comfortably on a mantelpiece, shelf or side table.
What is the candle holder made of?
It is made of resin with a black finish, picked out with a gold snake, an ivory skull and brown and gold books.
What kind of candle does it hold?
The wide, shallow cup on top is shaped to take a pillar candle. Seat it firmly and never leave a burning candle unattended.
What words are on the books?
The two stacked books carry the words "BASIC SPELLS" and "POTIONS" on their spines, with gold bands that match the coiled snake.
Does it need fixing to a wall or shelf?
No. It stands freely on its own round plinth with scrolled feet, so you can set it straight down on any flat surface indoors.
How do I clean it?
Dust it gently with a soft dry cloth, and wipe it with a slightly damp cloth if needed. That is good general practice for resin pieces.