Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 28th June, 1887
Complete Left, 28th Mar., 1888
Complete Accepted, 1st June, 1888
I, GERARD MANG of 15, Rue Blondel, Paris, Manufacturer of lighting apparatuses,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
My invention consists in a candle stick (for burning all the candle) constructed so
as to hold matches, and a striking surface for lighting them. A candle held between the
tongs or claws which form a socket can carry a shade stand, descending automatically
as the candle burns. This shade stand presents none of the inconveniences which are
found in other systems, as will be explained. The old forms of candle shades which
rested on the top part of the candle, become heated and cause the wax to melt, so
that the stand falls on one side, the shade inclines and often takes fire.
The candle stick consists in a metal base plate bevelled if desired, having in its
centre an opening into which the cylindrical tube for holding the candle, fits. At its
lower part, this tube has four tongs or claws, which enter and are secured in openings
made in the base plate. These claws also penetrate a round plate underneath, outside
which they are secured so as to firmly unite the whole. This round plate contains
projecting points forming the striking surface for the matches.
In its upper part the cylindrical tube has springs or tongs which are fixed in
openings in a cup on the top of cylinder tube. These claws hold the candle in any
desired position so that it can be burnt to its very end.
Inside the tube or main body is another tube, part of which forms a shutter for
closing an opening in the main body of the candle-stick. Projections formed in
the metal serve to guide the door vertically; the door has a lip for opening or
shutting it.
The candle fitted between the tongs of the candle-stick forms the resting point for
the shade frame. This is composed of a tube, having at its upper part projections of
any convenient shape, bent inwards just touching the candle, and which cannot
become heated because they never come near the wick. As the candle burns away
so the shade descends with it.
This tube (solid or perforated) is wider than the candle, so that in case the wax
should run when the candle is moved about, the melted wax can not prevent the

page_text: descending movement of the shade stand. Besides, to make the stand descend
straight in spite of the wideness of the tube, projections are made also in the lower
part of the tube to serve as guides.
The stand is made without soldering the arms for holding the shade are inclosed
and fixed in a socket made of lead, brass, or other metal; the whole is made solid by
the means of a collar, which may be lapped over, below and above on the inside. All
these aruisjare much more solid and of better appearance than any other stand which
is soldered rivetted or provided with hooks.

page_text: I, GERARD MANG of 15 Rue Blondel, Paris, Manufacturer of lighting apparatuses,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is
to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:
My invention relates to a candle stick constructed so as to burn all the candle &
constructed and arranged to hold matches, and provided with a striking surface
for lighting them. A candle hold between the tongs or claws, which form a socket,
can carry a shade stand, and can descend automatically as the candlo burns. This
shade stand presents none of the inconveniences which are found in other systems,
as will be explained. The old forms of candle shades, which rested on the top part
of the candle, become heated and cause the wax to melt, so that the stand falls on ono
side, the shade inclines, and often takes fire.
The invention is best described by aid of the accompanying drawings in which,
Figure 1 is an elevation of the candle stick with a candle inserted which supports
the adjustable shade.
Figure 2, a section of the candle stick.
Figure 3, a plan of the underside of the candle stick.
Figure 4, a section of the frame for carrying the candle shade.
The candle stick, also seen in section in Figure 2, consists in a beveled metal base
plate A, having in its centro an opening B, into which the cylindrical tube C fits.
At its lower part, this tube has four tongs or claws a which enter and are secured in
openings made in the base plate A. These claws also penetrate a round plate 1),
outside which they are secured, so as to firmly unite the whole. This round plate D
has a roughed surface, or is provided with projecting points forming the striking
surface for the matches as shown in the plan Figure 3.
In its upper part the cylindrical tube has springs or claws which are fixed in
openings in the cup or guard E. These claws hold the candle in any desired position,
so that it can be burnt to its very end.
Inside the tube or main body C is another tubo F, part of which forms a shutter
for closing an opening G in the main body of the candle stick. Projections & formed
in the metal serve to guide the door vertically; the door has a lip to facilitate it
being opened or shut.
The candle fitted between the claws of the candle stick forms the resting point for
the shade frame. This, seen in section in Figure 4 is composed of a tube H having
at its upper part, projections c of any convenient shape bent inwards, just touching
the candle, and which cannot become highly heated because they do not come near
the wick. As the candle burns away, so the shade descends with it.
This tube H (solid or perforated) is wider than the candle, so that in case the wax
should run, when the candle is moved about, the melted wax cannot prevent the

page_text: descending movement of the shade stand. In order to make the stand descend straight
in spite of the wideness of the tube, projections are also made in the lower part
of the tube to serve as guides.
The stand is made without soldering; the arms I I, for holding the shade, are
enclosed and fixed in a socket K made of lead, brass, or other metal. The whole is
made solid by means of a collar or case e, which may he lapped over below and above
on the inside as in fig. 4. The arms are much more solid, and of better appearance
than other stands, which are soldered, riveted or provided with hooks.
I can construct the candlestick and its shade of any suitable material, and of any
convenient size, and add thereto, any ornaments that may be desired.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
1st. The candlestick as herein described, constructed to burn the whole of a candle,
and provided with a holder for matches, and a striking surface for lighting them,
substantially as set forth.
2nd. In combination with a candle-stick, the supporting frame for holding the candle
shade, the projections or claws e bent inwards, which rest on the candle, but permit
the said shade frame to descend as the candle burns away, and the projecting guides d
for keeping the frame vertical, substantially as described.
Tinted this 07th low of Monah 1000
WM. P. THOMPSON & Co.,
Of 6, Lord Street, Liverpool,
Filing Agents for the Applicant.