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A candle box was a common feature in households during the eighteenth and nineteenth century. This candle box is made of painted tin and has two handles by which it could be hung on the wall. It belonged to Mrs. George who probably lived in the neighbourhood of East Hendred, Oxfordshire.

1 candle box: tin (painted); oblong

MERL 'Catalogue index' card – 'A candle box was a common feature in households during the 18th and 19th centuries. It was made of sheet metal, and hung up horizontally. The metal was usually brass or tinned iron. // This candle box is made of painted tin. It is oblong in shape and has two handles by which it could be hung on the wall. It was the property of Mrs. George who probably lived in the neighbourhood of East Hendred (Berkshire). It measures 13.5 inches in length and 4.25 inches in diameter.', Lavinia Smith Catalogue (D60/28) - 'A list of the contents of the East Hendred museum. July 5 1940. // 451. One candle box. Mrs George Hine had always kept her candles in this box because her mother-in-law had always done so but she did not know it was a candlebox.', Lavinia Smith Catalogue (D60/28) [page 34] - 'No.451 // [pencil sketch] // Candlebox'

Rippon, Miss Dorothy May Lyddon (Agent)