This candle arch base with a reel driver is another beautiful item from the Klaus Kolbe manufactory, lovingly handcrafted and with an eye for detail.
Candle arches have adorned windows at Christmas time for many years, creating a cozy and contemplative light that invites you to linger.
This base for candle arches depicts an impressive underground mining scene. Made of light, smooth wood, it forms a solid foundation for traditional Christmas arches. The back wall is made of sparkling ore material that reflects the light and creates the illusion of a real tunnel. Several small LEDs enhance this effect by selectively illuminating the scene. This makes the base ideal as an atmospheric room light, even without a candle arch.
Four open sections evenly divide the scene. Each segment depicts a distinct work area of historic mining. On the left, two miners climb a ladder deep into the shaft. Their helmets and tools appear authentic. The scene depicts movement and effort. Directly next to it, a miner lifts a basket filled with ore. Two small mine carts stand ready for loading.
In the second section, a worker pushes a full cart toward the hoist. The wooden beams supporting the ceiling appear solid and stable. Each figure features lovingly painted details, such as tools, clothing, and facial expressions. The surroundings glitter, as if precious stone lay in the background.
The third scene shows two men at a cable wheel. They are pulling ore from the shaft. Next to them, a worker kneels and examines a bucket of material. A small mining light casts warm reflections on their faces, creating a realistic working atmosphere.
In the right section, three miners are sawing wood. One holds a workpiece while two work on it together. The scene appears calm but focused. Small utensils such as buckets, pickaxes, and lanterns enhance the level of detail. A sense of collaboration emerges between the figures.
The pedestal combines technology, craftsmanship, and tradition. It forms not only a functional base but also an artistic narrative piece. Light, depth and structure create a vivid image from the interior of the mountain.
- Elaborately designed
- Width 74 cm
- Height 13.50 cm
- Depth 11.50 cm
More beautiful candle arches from the beautiful Ore Mountains can be found 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!
