Three-Arm Candelabrum 1784

This silver Three-Arm Candelabrum was crafted by the Matthew Boulton Plate Company, its making echoes forms and symbols stretching back through time. Observe how the three arms extend, culminating in points of light. The number three itself carries significance—think of the Holy Trinity, or the tripartite divisions in ancient mythologies. Fire, held aloft, is an ancient symbol of illumination, knowledge, and the divine. Consider its manifestation in pre-Christian rituals, blazing hearths, and the ever-burning flames of temples. The flame motif, seen here, is not just a decorative element; it’s a potent symbol that has traversed centuries. Much like a recurring dream, this image resurfaces, each time subtly altered, echoing across the collective unconscious. It's a testament to the endurance and evolution of symbolic language.