Candles box
Price's Patent Candles Co Ltd
Category
Household and miscellaneous
Date
1990 - 2006
Materials
Cardboard Wax cellophane
Measurements
56 x 130 x 159 mm
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575 Wandsworth Road, London
NT 1512843
Summary
A cardboard box of wax candles, by Price’s. Of rectangular form with a hinged flap. Printed with black text overall on a gold background. Contains twelve individually cellophane wrapped orange candles (none opened).
Provenance
Bequeathed to the National Trust by Khadambi Asalache upon his death in 2006; acquired fully in November 2010.
Marks and inscriptions
On box: “BY APPOINTMENT TO HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN / CANDLEMAKERS / PRICES / LONDON / FRANKINCENSE & MYRRH / ROOMSCENTERS / EACH CANDLE BURNS FOR UP TO 10 HOURS”. With further script in black to the back and sides.
Makers and roles
Price's Patent Candles Co Ltd, manufacturer