RARE ANTIQUE Handmade 8 TUBE COLONIAL 1790 Tin Candle Mold, Americana

Description: RARE Original Antique Tin Candle Mold, 8 Tube Size for 8 Candles, c.1790, Made by Early Tinsmith DESCRIPTION: Scans show it all.....Nice EARLY c. 1780 - 1790 tin candle mold, from my personal collection. THIS IS AN ORIGINAL COLONIAL ITEM AND NOT A REPRODUCTION AS OFTEN SEEN ON EBAY. This one has 8 "tubes" arranged in a rectangle, to make 8 candles at a time. Candle molds were quite an improvement and time saver over hand-dipping candles on early farms, but were rather expensive in 1700's money. It stands roughly 10 1/4" tall x 8 3/4" wide x 3" deep. The rectangular top is made to hold the tubes in place as well as facilitate "damming" the wax during pouring. This provides a dam to hold the wax and keeps it from spilling over. At the bottom the tubes are held in place by a similar bottom. Each tube is about 7/8" diameter. THIS WAS HANDMADE OUT OF HEAVY TIN PLATE MATERIAL BY AN EARLY NEW ENGLAND TINSMITH AKA "TINNER". Looks very good for its age and is in nice, very good condition overall. Nice aged tin patina. Nice early item from a Massachusetts estate, and has been part of my personal collection for many years. HANDMADE AND MORE THAN 225+ YEARS OLD!!! Great original colonial decoration item for a mantle/shelf or in a kitchen, family room, or living room display. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED PHOTOS!!! Please see my auction list for other interesting items!! SHIPPING TERMS: Buyer pays $13.50 postage in the US.

Price: 98 USD

Location: Hampden, Massachusetts

End Time: 2024-03-18T20:32:22.000Z

Shipping Cost: 13.5 USD