Battery-Operated Window Candle with Timer (Polished Brass)

This is the classic New England window candle without the extension cord. A white taper with molded wax drips sits on a polished brass-tone base, topped by a clear glass bulb with a warm LED glow. Two D batteries power it, so you can put it on any sill, mantel or entry table without hunting for an outlet. Set the 6-hour timer and it lights up each evening on its own, or leave it on Constant if you want it glowing all the time.

In colonial homes, a polished brass candlestick was a point of pride, and a candle in the window told neighbors and travelers that someone was home and they were welcome. The tradition never really went away. Drive through a Vermont village in December and you'll still see one candle in every window, like a quiet group agreement to make the season a little brighter. The weighted rectangular base keeps this one steady on a deep sill, so the cat is less likely to knock it over.

• Dimensions — 12 x 6 x 2.5 inches (30.5 x 15.2 x 6.4 cm)
• Power — 2 D batteries (not included)
• Settings — 6-hour timer or Constant On
• Bulb — Clear glass bulb with warm LED light
• Finish — Polished brass-tone plastic base with a white drip-style candle sleeve