For those who want to bring a piece of the Ore Mountains home, this medium-sized miner’s candle arch from Holzwaren Egermann offers a glimpse into living tradition. For generations, the candle arch has been synonymous with Advent and Christmas in the Ore Mountains – no other symbol embodies the region’s culture of light as authentically and warmly as this luminous arch.
The delicate arch motif tells a story, the story of the people who have shaped and influenced the Ore Mountains over centuries. At its center stand proud miners in their traditional attire, a silent monument to the region’s arduous yet proud mining heritage. To the right, the motif depicts a toymaker at work – a loving reference to the world-renowned wooden toy craftsmanship of the Ore Mountains, which continues to captivate buyers from all over the world. To the left sits a lacemaker, bringing the region’s centuries-old lace-making tradition to life with delicate threads and a steady hand. Three motifs, three crafts, one story – united in a single handcrafted arch.
The anthracite-colored metal arch rests on a natural beechwood base, combining rustic craftsmanship with timeless elegance. The dark, finely textured metal and the light, warm wood complement each other perfectly – a decorative eye-catcher during the day and a truly special atmosphere in the evening when illuminated by doll candles.
- Width: 12 cm | Height: 5.5 cm | Depth: 2 cm
- Material: Metal (anthracite) & beechwood
- Suitable for doll candles
Please note: Never leave burning candles unattended.
Find more candle arches in various sizes here.
Safety instructions for Erzgebirge folk art pyramids.
• The pyramids are powered by burning candles! Therefore, make sure to keep a safe distance from curtains, furniture, upholstery and other flammable objects.
• Also remember that the pyramid is not a toy for children. Operation with an open flame may only take place under the constant supervision of adults.
• We accept no liability for damage caused by improper use or failure to observe these instructions.
Instructions for operation:
• Please only use high-quality candles that guarantee even burning. (Candles)
• Drafts can significantly affect the pyramid’s operation and should therefore be avoided at all costs.
Instructions for location:
• A solid and, above all, horizontal location (floor, table, etc.) is a prerequisite for a pyramid to run smoothly.
• When setting up the pyramid, make sure that the axis of the pyramid is in a vertical position. It must also be correctly positioned in the bearing.
• The middle part of the pyramid must be able to move freely.
Storage instructions:
• To ensure that the pyramid remains functional for many years, we recommend that you store it in a dry place.
• In addition, the pyramid should not be exposed to any major temperature fluctuations during storage.
Environmental damage caused by incorrect disposal of batteries
Batteries must not be disposed of in household waste. You are legally obliged to return old batteries so that proper disposal can be ensured. You can hand in old batteries at a municipal collection point or at a local retailer. As a distributor of batteries, we are also obliged to take back old batteries, although our obligation to take back is limited to old batteries of the type that we have or have had in our range as new batteries. You can therefore either send old batteries of the aforementioned type back to us with sufficient postage or hand them in free of charge directly in our store at the address given in the imprint.
Batteries are marked with the symbol of a crossed-out garbage can. This symbol indicates that batteries must not be thrown in household waste. For batteries that contain more than 0.0005 percent mercury (HG) by weight, more than 0.002 percent cadmium (Cd) by weight or more than 0.004 percent lead (Pb) by weight, the chemical name of the pollutant used is located under the garbage can symbol.
Dispose of electrical devices in an environmentally friendly manner
Electrical devices must not be disposed of with household waste. According to the European directive on waste electrical and electronic equipment, used electrical devices must be collected separately and sent to special collection and return systems. Owners of old devices from private households can hand them in at the collection points of the public waste disposal authorities or at the return points set up by manufacturers or distributors in accordance with the ElektroG.
Make sure that no beard hairs protrude in front of or into the mouth hole, otherwise no suction can be created and the cone can suffocate.
- Remove the upper body
- Light the incense cone (15 mm) at the tip and place it on a metal plate
- Put the upper body back on and enjoy the scent
- Then empty the ash into a non-flammable container.
- Not a toy for children!
- Please only use under adult supervision!
- Caution, smoldering incense cones and metal plates are very hot!
