Silver candle holder 51mm, tinplate candle cup, Erzgebirge

Your guests are about to arrive and the table is laid – the candle just needs a safe place to stand. A silver tinplate candle holder turns a simple piece of wood into a candlestick: pop the candle into the cup, light it, and warm light settles over the dinner table. With an inner diameter of approx. 51mm, this candle cup is made for your next candle holder project – whether it's a shop-bought candlestick or a piece of woodwork you've made yourself.

What changes for you

• Your table and your candle holder stay clean, because the metal cup with an inner diameter of approx. 51mm reliably contains the wax and flame – the candle stands securely and doesn't drip where it shouldn't.
• You stay flexible in your choice of candle: with an inner height of around 17mm, the cup holds standard and pillar candles as well as a tealight – no need for a second holder.
• Fitting it into your own woodwork works first time, because the fitting dimensions are clearly defined: drill approx. 53mm for the rim to sit flush, or approx. 52mm for a tight press fit.
• You get a neat, clean finish even if the hole isn't drilled to the exact millimetre. The collar of approx. 4 mm all round reliably covers the edge of the hole.
• Decorating in larger numbers becomes easy to plan, because you can choose the candle cups in sets of 4 to 100 pieces – ideal for Advent arrangements, craft groups or café table decorations.

Why this candle cup makes a difference day to day

A candle that stands straight and doesn't drip turns an ordinary evening into a quiet moment. You light it and don't have to think about it any more. When you're making things, the candle cup takes the guesswork out of drilling, because you know exactly what size you need. And if you set out several table candles, each candle sits the same way and every flame stands steady.

Material & finish

The cup is made of silver-coloured tinplate and manufactured in the Ore Mountains (Erzgebirge) in Germany – a region with a long tradition of candle and candle holder craftsmanship. You can see and feel the careful workmanship in the smooth edges and even shape: the cup sits flush and the candle stands straight. Worth knowing when you plan: the material is not rustproof, so the cup is intended for indoor use.

Dimensions & technical details

• Candle cup suitable for candles up to max. 51mm in diameter
• Material: tinplate, silver-coloured
• Inner diameter: approx. 51mm
• Inner height: approx. 17mm – also holds a tealight
• Outer diameter at the top including rim: 60mm
• Total outer height: approx. 17.5mm
• Projecting rim: approx. 4mm all round
• Flush fitting diameter: approx. 53mm (rim sits flush)
• Press-fit diameter: approx. 52mm (press fit)
• Not suitable for outdoor use, as it is not rustproof
• Made in Germany

How to use the candle cup

• For a cosy evening at home: pop in a pillar candle, light it – and warm light falls across the laid table all by itself, without wax stains on the tablecloth.
• For crafts and woodwork: you drill into your piece using the clear fitting dimensions and press in the candle cup. Your home-made candle holder then looks like it all came from one maker.
• During Advent: one cup per arrangement, and your Advent arrangements hold the candles securely in place – even as the wax burns down over the weeks.
• In cafés, restaurants or catering: with a larger set, you can fit out all your tables with matching table candles. They're quick to set up and all the same height. With sets of up to 100 pieces, you can also buy them cost-effectively.

Good to know about candle cups

The Ore Mountains (Erzgebirge) have been known for generations for their art of candle lights and candle holders – from candle arches to turned candlesticks, warm candlelight is firmly part of the craft tradition there. This is exactly the region this cup comes from, and exactly what it's made for: as the reliable inner part of candle holders you buy or build yourself.

Care & durability

There's not much you need to do: keep the cup dry and only use it indoors – as the tinplate is not rustproof, this keeps the silver surface looking good for longer. Once the wax residue has hardened, simply lift it out and the cup is ready for the next candle.

Variants & what's included

• Candle cup, set of 4
• Candle cup, set of 10
• Candle cup, set of 20
• Candle cup, set of 25
• Candle cup, set of 30
• Candle cup, set of 40
• Candle cup, set of 50
• Candle cup, set of 100

Frequently asked questions

Which candles fit the cup? Standard candles and pillar candles up to a maximum of 51mm in diameter – the inner diameter is approx. 51mm.

Can I use tealights too? Yes, with an inner height of around 17mm the cup holds a tealight, turning it into a tealight holder in candlesticks or woodwork.

What size hole do I need for fitting? For the rim to sit flush, drill approx. 53mm; for a tight press fit, approx. 52mm.

Is the candle cup suitable for outdoor use? No, the tinplate is not rustproof – the cup is intended for indoor use.

Where is the cup made? In the Ore Mountains (Erzgebirge) in Germany, with careful workmanship.

In the end, it's not about a piece of tinplate. It's about the moment your candle stands straight, the light falls calmly across the table and you can simply sit down and enjoy it. At Bütic, just choose the quantity that suits your plans – from a set of 4 to a set of 100.