Delft-style Ceramic Candlestick Holder

This item is a small, hand-painted ceramic candlestick holder featuring a traditional Dutch-inspired Delft Blue aesthetic. The piece is constructed from white glazed earthenware or porcelain, characterized by a flared circular base that tapers into a slender, waisted neck and terminates in a round candle socket with a protective drip rim. A small curved handle connects the neck to the base for portability. The decoration consists of cobalt blue underglaze painting, depicting a stylized windmill scene with water and trees, typical of 20th-century souvenir ware. Blue concentric bands accent the rim and base. The quality of the brushwork is somewhat loose and folk-like rather than fine art, suggesting a mass-produced or hobbyist piece from the mid-to-late 20th century. The condition appears fair with visible glaze imperfections and light surface wear consistent with age, though no major cracks or structural repairs are immediately evident. While the user provided context mentions fine crystal, this physical specimen is definitely opaque ceramic.