Nice Handmade 6 TUBE COLONIAL 1790 Tin Candle Mold, w/Wide Original Handle, GIFT

Description: Very Early, Original Antique Tin Candle Mold, 6 Tube Size for 6 Candles, w/LARGE HANDLE, Made by Early Tinsmith DESCRIPTION: Scans show it all.....A WONDERFUL, VERY EARLY, VERY LARGE 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 6 "tubes" to make 6 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 and not too common, especially the larger sizes. It is in nice condition. Complete with ORIGINAL EXCEPTIONALLY WIDE SIDE HANDLE. Even single handles are not often found on many molds available now. It stands 10 3/4" tall x 7" wide x 4 1/4" deep. It has a deep, rectangular top, made to hold the tubes in place and facilitate "damming" the wax during pouring. This also provides a dam to hold the wax and keep it from spilling over. At the bottom the tubes are held in place by a similar rectangular bottom rack which also serves as a stand. 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 very good condition overall. Nice aged tin patina. Nice early item. MORE THAN 225+ YEARS OLD!!! Great original colonial decorating item for a mantle/shelf or in a kitchen, family room, or living room display. A NICE COLONIAL PERIOD CANDLE MOLD!! PLEASE SEE ATTACHED PHOTOS!!! Please see my auction list for other interesting items!! SHIPPING TERMS: Buyer pays $12.00 postage in the US.

Price: 110 USD

Location: Hampden, Massachusetts

End Time: 2024-10-28T02:09:42.000Z

Shipping Cost: 12 USD