From the 14th until the 17th centuries, brass candlesticks appeared in all but the most prosperous houses, and were made in forms peculiar to the material. Socketed candlesticks made their appearance in the late 13th century and thereafter became relatively common, replacing the earlier pricket form, at least for domestic use. By the middle of the 17th century the drip tray was becoming increasingly distant from the foot. This Danish candlestick of cast and turned brass has a baluster stem and spreading base chased with leafy scrolls and other ornament. It dates from about 1650.