wrote:
the candle holders are chrome and are inverted top
hat shape with wide brim and hole for screw attachment. the wide brim
(thickness1-2mm) probably 40 - 50 mm and the small typical candle size.

Geoff,
I've recently seen some new candle holders at Craft Supplies USA,
product # 432-3100.
Here's a link:
http://www.woodturnerscatalog.com/cg...n&key=432-3100

Will this work for you?

Roy Fek