Emerson, Ralph Waldo. (1803–1882) "One idea lights a thousand candles" - Brass Candle Holder owned by EmersonBrass candle holder with snuffer, apparently once owned by the American essayist, lecturer, philosopher, abolitionist and poet, engraved to the underside, Formerly owned and used by Ralph Waldo Emerson, Concord, Mass. Diameter of dish 5 . Light tarnishing, overall in fine condition. While there is no further provenance available, we have no reason to doubt the veracity of the engraving which was certainly not recently applied. Known for challenging