1) French clown 
glass, metal or plastic drip-catchers used at the base of tapers
[clown] Antoine Mandelot, better known as Bobèche, was a French theatre clown, similar to a Merry Andrew, under the First Empire and the Restoration. He was the son of an upholsterer of the St. Antoine faubourg. He was closely associated with Auguste Guérin, better known as Galimafré. These two comedians were very well known, and perform...
circular wax catcher that fits over a candle
a slightly cupped ring placed over the socket of a candleholder to catch the drippings of a candle.