Examples from literature

• Candles beyond number were held in branches of candlesticks. 
• On high pedestals at head and foot of her magnificent couch the pale flames rose from tarnished golden candlesticks. 
• On it stood a round wooden clock and a pair of wooden candlesticks. 
• She shielded it carefully with her hand from the door draught, and succeeded in lighting a candle in one of a pair of brass candlesticks which stood on the shelf. 
• Shortly after nine o'clock the innkeeper entered the room with a candlestick, which he placed on the table.