Pair of miniature fire stands. A & B: Made of three black painted metal poles which cross over at the center to from three legs and to support the metal basket at the top. The upper tips of the poles are painted gold. Round baskets are painted black with some copper showing through and is held to the poles with twisted copper wire. Inside the basket are four sticks which cross over each other in pairs. Flames are simulated with red dyed cotton batting. Where the legs intersect are purple and white silk braided cords ending in tassels and tied around in a bow. B has a lighter colored imitation flame than A. Used on battle ground

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