Gothic Pumpkin Candlestick Holder Resin Carved Candle Holder familiar-cat A useful gift for someone

A useful gift for someone who has just set up their first working altar

framed by scrolled filigree that runs on down the horn of the moon

5 cm) across

and the whole insect is set on a deep navy diamond

Gothic Pumpkin Candlestick Holder Resin Carved Candle Holder familiar-cat A useful gift for someoneA pumpkin carved in resin rather than flesh, the ribs cut deep and the finish darkened, with a cup at the top sized for a taper. Real pumpkins collapse within a fortnight. This one comes out every October and goes back in the cupboard intact, which makes it the practical version of the same idea and stops it from being throwaway halloween home decor. Samhain is the obvious season, but the carving is restrained enough to hold a mantel from Mabon