These are mid-to-late 20th-century vintage solid brass candlesticks

These are mid-to-late 20th-century vintage solid brass candlesticks, likely manufactured in Japan. Key Visual Clues from the Base: • The Center Screw/Rod: The central threaded rod and nut assembly shows that the candlestick is constructed in two pieces (the base and the stem are screwed together). This mechanical joining technique is highly characteristic of 20th-century imports. 3 inches tall 3 inches at the base There is wax in the hole.