Mid-Century Cast Iron Tripod Candleholders rug stretcher This circa 1970s Mexican folk

This circa 1970s Mexican folk art triple vase or triple candleholder--with the most beatific face I can imagine--is unsigned

This rare original color plate comes from an atlas by René Henri Digeon of plates for color matching

Constructed of leather-covered cardboard with a red fabric lining

--but I have not been able to trace the initials

Mid-Century Cast Iron Tripod Candleholders rug stretcher This circa 1970s Mexican folkI believe this pair was designed by Jens Quistgaard and produced in Japan for Dansk, but they are only marked Japan on the undersides, so could possibly be "after" his design. In any event, definitely mid century, cast iron, and in very good used condition, and sized for standard taper candles. Viewed at eye level, with their spindly legs, they also remind me a bit of Louise Bourgeois spiders! Great for all the time use. 3 5 8" long on each side, 2 3