Bobèche Explained

A bobèche is an American or French term[1] for an annular device used for catching wax, or for an ornamental element taking the same form. On a candlestick, the part can take the form of a dish-like ring, while in a chandelier it may be shaped like a bowl. They can be made of glass or brass[2] or paper as well. Bobèches are often removable to allow for cleaning.[3]

Notes and References

  1. The Care and Conservation of Glass Chandeliers . Journal of the American Institute for Conservation . Summer 1998 . 37 . 2 . 149-172 . 6 July 2023 . 3179800.
  2. Web site: Almy Pew Torches Assembly and Installation . Almy.com . 6 July 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221224124053/https://www.almy.com/UI/Hotspots/Docs/pewtorch.pdf . 24 December 2022 . live.
  3. Web site: "Brass" Candlesticks - A Primer . Melchor . Jim . Newbern . Tom . 6 July 2023 . Here, these examples have removable drip pans or bobeches at the top of their sockets..

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