Will & Baumer
Will & Baumer Square Base Brass Candlesticks, Set of 2
Pair of polished brass candlesticks about 3.13 inches high on a 2.75-inch stepped square base, with a 0.88-inch socket.
Sacred Vessels & Metalware
Candlesticks & Sanctuary Lamps
Altar candlesticks hold the candles lit for every Mass, and the sanctuary lamp burns before the tabernacle whenever the Blessed Sacrament is reserved. Candlesticks here range from a 3 inch pair for a small chapel to an 18 inch stick for a high altar. Sockets are 7/8 inch or 1 1/2 inches. Sanctuary lamps are hanging brass fixtures with a red or ruby glass globe, on chains of 16 to 21 inches. All are brass; finishes are polished or lacquered.
Check the candle diameter first. Standard altar candles of 7/8 inch fit the small Will & Baumer and brass pairs. Candles of 1 1/2 inches need the Classical Church Goods or Roma series holders. The Roma holder also takes a paschal candle. For the sanctuary lamp, measure the ceiling height and the space beside the tabernacle. A 16 inch lamp suits a chapel; the 18 inch Autom lamp suits a parish church. Trinity's lamp can also sit on a stand.
8 candlesticks & sanctuary lamps
The eight items below include four brass candlesticks or candlestick pairs and four hanging sanctuary lamps with red glass.
Brass Candlestick Holder
Small Brass Altar Candlestick Holders, 7/8 in Socket (2)
Two gold finish brass candlesticks 4 1/2 inches high with a 3-inch base and a 7/8 inch socket for standard altar candles.
Classical Church Goods
Classical Church Goods Brass Altar Candlestick, 18 in
Solid polished and lacquered brass altar candlestick standing 18 inches to the drip plate, with a socket for a 1 1/2 inch candle.
Christian Brands
Roma Series Brass Altar and Paschal Candlestick, 8 in
Brass candlestick 8 inches high on a 7 1/2 inch base with a 1 1/2 inch socket, from the Roma series of altar appointments.
Sudbury Brass
Sudbury Hanging Sanctuary Lamp with Ruby Glass
Hanging sanctuary lamp with a ruby glass globe for the tabernacle candle; the listing gives no dimensions or chain length.
Needzo
Needzo Brass Sanctuary Lamp with Red Glass, 16 in Chain
Brass hanging sanctuary lamp with red glass, a 16-inch chain and a 9-inch candle base, for church or home altar use.
Autom
Autom Large Brass Sanctuary Lamp with Red Globe, 18 in
Solid brass hanging sanctuary lamp with an 18-inch base, 21-inch chains, ivy leaf details and a red glass globe, candle not included.
Trinity Church Supply
Trinity Church Supply Hanging Sanctuary Lamp, 16 in
Solid brass sanctuary lamp 16 inches high with a ruby glass globe, which can hang from the ceiling or be mounted on a stand.
Side by side
The specifications the makers publish, in one table.
| Product | Color | Size | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Will & Baumer Square Base Brass Candlesticks, Set of 2 Will & Baumer | Polished Brass | Set of 2 | Check availability |
| Small Brass Altar Candlestick Holders, 7/8 in Socket (2) Brass Candlestick Holder | Gold | 4-1/2" H, 3" W Base 7/8" Dia Socket | Check availability |
| Classical Church Goods Brass Altar Candlestick, 18 in Classical Church Goods | Brass | 18" | Check availability |
| Roma Series Brass Altar and Paschal Candlestick, 8 in Christian Brands | Gold | 8 Inch | Check availability |
| Sudbury Hanging Sanctuary Lamp with Ruby Glass Sudbury Brass | — | — | Check availability |
| Needzo Brass Sanctuary Lamp with Red Glass, 16 in Chain Needzo | Multicolor | 16 inch | Check availability |
| Autom Large Brass Sanctuary Lamp with Red Globe, 18 in Autom | Red | 18" Dia, 21"L Chain | Check availability |
| Trinity Church Supply Hanging Sanctuary Lamp, 16 in Trinity Church Supply | — | — | Check availability |
Questions before you order
What socket size do altar candlesticks need?
Match the socket to the candle. Most parish altar candles are 7/8 inch in diameter and fit the small brass pairs here. Larger 1 1/2 inch candles, and paschal candles of the same diameter, need the 18 inch Classical Church Goods stick or the Roma series holder.
What candle goes in a sanctuary lamp?
Sanctuary lamps take a glass-encased sanctuary candle, usually a seven or eight day candle, or a shorter votive. The candle sits inside the red globe. Makers do not include candles with these lamps, so order candles sized to the globe depth, which varies by model.
How high should a sanctuary lamp hang?
Hang the lamp so the flame is visible from the nave but the globe can be reached without a ladder. Five to six feet from the floor is common. The lamps listed here come with 16 to 21 inch chains, so extra chain or a ceiling hook may be needed.
How are brass candlesticks kept clean?
Remove wax while it is still warm with a wooden spatula, or soften old wax with warm water. Lacquered brass, such as the Classical Church Goods stick, needs only a dry cloth. Unlacquered polished brass can be polished a few times a year with a non-abrasive brass cleaner.