Drumstick Drop also known as a Ball-and-Stem Prism, Column Drop, or Baton Prism.
Emerging in late 18th- and 19th-century European lighting (particularly during the English Regency and Victorian eras), drumstick drops feature an elongated, flat or notch-cut rectangular column terminating in a heavy, faceted spherical bulb—resembling a percussion drumstick.
The long stem was designed to direct light downward along its parallel facets, while the weighted, multi-faceted ball at the base acted as a visual anchor and refracts light into brilliant star-like patterns.
Various styles evolved over time, ranging from plain, clean-cut stems to decorative notch-cut and serrated edges. These drops were widely used along the lower rims of candelabras, mantel lusters, and wall sconces to provide a dramatic vertical drape.
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