Candle Molds

DateLate 1700s to Early 1800s

Terms

Candle Molds
Tin

Dimensions25.38 × 10.15 × 17.77 cm (10 × 4 × 7 in.)

Credit LineGift of Mrs. Granville Holden

Object numberH0214

DescriptionCandle mold. 12 tubes arranged in three rows of four. Each tube tapered toward bottom, with small cone at bottom with hole for wick. Tubes made of one piece of tinplate, soldered along seam, with cones at bottom soldered in place. Tops and bottoms of tubes fit through holes in top and bottom pieces. All tubes soldered at top, eight soldered at bottom. Top and bottom pieces are both flat pieces of tinplate with corners folded over to make low sides. Two handles, each soldered to top piece at either end and center tube at each end. Handles are tapered strips of tinplate.