Antique Gold-Painted Steel Orthodox Church Votive Candle Stands — Pair A matching pair of genuine antique candle stands in the Orthodox church votive tradition — each with a wide circular tray top fitted with a tall central candle socket surrounded by eight smaller prickets for individual votive candles, a fluted baluster column with a decorative ribbed collar, and a radiating fluted circular base. Built around an internal forged steel skeleton/frame, clad externally in painted steel sheet finished in gold paint; only minor brass elements are present. This multi-socket "tray and prickets" design is characteristic of Orthodox church votive candle stands used to hold the many small candles lit by worshippers. The fluted baluster column, radiating fluted base, and ribbed collar reflect a Neoclassical/Empire-influenced decorative style, typical of 19th-century Orthodox ecclesiastical metalwork from the former Russian Empire (including Polish territories under partition) — likely a provincial/parish-level piece given the forged-and-clad construction rather than solid cast brass. Based on the construction and decorative detailing, the pair is consistent with 19th to early 20th century manufacture, though an exact date cannot be confirmed without a maker's mark. Features: Top: Wide circular tray with a tall central candle socket and eight surrounding votive prickets Column: Fluted baluster column with decorative ribbed collar Base: Radiating fluted circular base Construction: Internal forged steel skeleton/frame clad in painted steel sheet, gold paint finish; minor brass elements only Condition: Genuine antique condition, surface wear, gold paint loss, and patina consistent with age (see photos) Style: Orthodox church votive candle stand, Neoclassical/Empire-influenced, matching pair A genuinely striking pair of ecclesiastical antiques — a bold statement piece for a church, chapel, or collector's interior wanting authentic religious/antique character. Specifications: Quantity: 2 pieces Dimensions: Height 107.5 cm | Base diameter Ø23.5 cm Materials: Internal forged steel frame, external painted steel sheet cladding (gold paint finish), minor brass elements Condition: Genuine antique condition, not restored Style: Orthodox votive candle stand, Neoclassical/Empire-influenced Era: Consistent with 19th-early 20th century (not precisely dated) Shipping: Item will be sent via registered and tracked courier.