Tapers box
Price's Patent Candle Co Ltd
Category
Household and miscellaneous
Date
Unknown
Materials
Paper and wax
Measurements
43 x 308 mm; 70 mm (Length)
Place of origin
London
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Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 24356
Summary
Grey sealed cardboard box containing wax tapers. Labelled in purple, PRICE'S DROPLESS TAPERS / FOR LIGHTING CANDLES, GAS ETC / PRICE'S PATENT CANDLE COMPANY LIMITED LONDON. Along the side is printed, 1lb PRICE'S DROPLESS TAPERS 1lb. On the narrow end is printed, 12 in. THIN / WHITE. Manufacturers logo shows picture of a tall sailing ship enclosed by a double blue oval within which is printed, SHIP brand.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.
Makers and roles
Price's Patent Candle Co Ltd, manufacturer