Candles box
Price's Patent Candles Co Ltd
Category
Household and miscellaneous
Date
1990 - 2006
Materials
Cellophane Cardboard Wax
Measurements
96 x 189 x 250 mm
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575 Wandsworth Road, London
NT 1512838
Summary
A cardboard box of wax candles, by Price’s. Of rectangular form with an open top partially enclosed with a shaped flap. Printed with black text overall on a cream background. Partially wrapped in cellophane (torn open in places).
Provenance
Bequeathed to the National Trust by Khadambi Asalache upon his death in 2006; acquired fully in November 2010.
Marks and inscriptions
On front.: “BY APPOINTMENT TO HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN / CANDLEMAKERS / PRICE’S PATENT CANDLES LIMITED / PRICE’S / ESTABLISHED 1830 / 50 / TAPERED / DINNER CANDLES / UP TO 9 HOURS BURN TIME”. With further black script to the back and sides.
Makers and roles
Price's Patent Candles Co Ltd, manufacturer