The item in the image is an antique or vintage brass (or bronze) ejector candlestick—often dating to the 19th century or a classic reproduction thereof. Material: Brass, featuring a natural patina and signs of use. Mechanism: Equipped with a side-mounted push-rod (ejector mechanism) designed to lift the remaining candle upward as it burns down, or to facilitate the removal of the candle stub. Base: A circular tray with a handle (a "chamberstick"), originally designed for safe transport around the home (in the pre-electric era) and to catch dripping wax