Early Mini Tin Six Arm Candle Lamp Salesman sample

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This is a unusual candle chandelier that came out of the Ohio estate where there was a lot of early lighting the likes of rush lamps, etc. I have never seen this miniature representation of a Colonial six arm, tin hanging tavern lamp before. It is great tin work including wonderful folds, exactness in design and masterful soldering work. The patina and aging on the tin is very good. What was this used for? Well, a guess would be as a salesman sample. Kind of awkward to drag a large, fragile 24"D chandelier around in ones wagon or cart to show your talent and wares. Or, it could have been a presentation piece at an exhibit or perhaps even purposeful in a Colonial space. Whatever its origin, I am going with quite wonderful. This lamp is 11" in diameter and 6" high. I do have a chain for it, not original but older. Any feedback would be helpful.