Brass is an alloy made of two-thirds copper and one-third zinc, although the ratio varies.Before the advent of electricity candlesticks were a necessity in every household.A tall and thin brass candlestick on a hexagonal base.The candlestick has a decorative shape with several raised bands and engraved lines encircling the body horizontally. It has two concentric circles decorating the foot. candlestick brass victorian lighting domestic-lighting candle