York MInster tea light holder

The 13th century oak tea light holders on this page have been turned from oak reclaimed from the fire which swept York Minster Cathedral in July 1984. They are crafted from one of the roof timbers. We purchased a small quantity of this oak from York Minster Cathedral.

As you can imagine dating from the 13th century the oak not only is very hard it also has the patina of age developed over the centuries. It’s a truly historic piece.

Each tea light holder is rebated to take the glass candle holder. You will see to the left of the picture the scars of the fire where the oak has been darkened and in some cases split by the intense heat of the fire. The wood will have cracks and splits and fire blackening to varying degrees. This is an historic piece intimately connected with British religious history. It’s been through a lot over the centuries and bears those scars. You will remember it’s history whenever you use it.

The height of the wood is one and half inches. It’s maximum diameter at the top is two and three quarter inches. With the glass in position it stands at three and quarter inches tall. With the item is a letter on hand made paper which will tell you about the oak and it’s origins.

Remember you should not use this oak tea light holder as a candlestick it should only be used with the glass liner. Never leave a burning candle unattended and keep out of reach of children and pets. You should take care that it is away from items which may catch fire and only stand it on firm flat heat resistant surfaces.

Visit our online shaving shop for a variety of gentlemens wet shaving products including a range of safety razors using our historic wood. Click on the image above to see them.

For our wide range of handmade pocket knives, gentlemens penknives and other Sheffield made knives click on the logo above.

One of our range of Sheffield made sgian dubhs has grips made from ancient Scottish driftwood from off the Western Isles. The grips have superb harmonious tones where the grain of the wood presumably as a result of centuries exposure to the elements has merged together.

Remember to have a look at our fine cheese knives.

Our epoch gifts site has a range of one of pieces ranging from 18th century Scottish provincial spoons to other itmes made by the finest London silversmiths. Click on the image above to see them.