Finally remembered what that indent was for !! 60`s and 70`s candles were a big thing !! The floating candles if used in a regular bowl would all float to the center !! The purpose was to get the pretty reflections in the room so someone designed the indent in order to keep the candles going around in the vase and not all stopping in the middle !!
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You have them sitting correctly !! I remembered these from the 60`s and 70`s but didn`t remember if there was an actual name for them or other uses !! I posted the pic on my other forum and the link is above so you can read the replies !! In the 60`s and 70`s the larger ones were used with floating candles like tea lights !! The smaller one just as a candy dish !! Its just a different look for an everyday item !!
