Bobèche
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A bobèche is an American or French term[1] for an annular device used for catching wax, or for an ornamental element taking the same form. On a candlestick, the part can take the form of a dish-like ring, while in a chandelier it may be shaped like a bowl. They can be made of glass or brass[2] or paper as well. Bobèches are often removable to allow for cleaning.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ "The Care and Conservation of Glass Chandeliers". Journal of the American Institute for Conservation. 37 (2): 149–172. Summer 1998. JSTOR 3179800. Retrieved 6 July 2023.
- ^ "Almy Pew Torches Assembly and Installation" (PDF). Almy.com. Archived (PDF) from the original on 24 December 2022. Retrieved 6 July 2023.
- ^ Melchor, Jim; Newbern, Tom. ""Brass" Candlesticks - A Primer" (PDF). Retrieved 6 July 2023.
Here, these examples have removable drip pans or bobeches at the top of their sockets.