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Fine Georgian Mahogany Candle Box
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Fine Georgian Mahogany Candle Box

19th century
Sold 16 January 2025 · David Pickett Antiques
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Description

This fine elegant candle box has a lovely tapered design. Dating to c1800, this piece is made of mahogany with inlaid stringing. A wonderful statuesque piece.

In good condition overall with a small patch to the top and slight surface wear due to age and use.

Weight approx 1kg.

Height approx 46cm.

Date of Manufacture

David Pickett Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Candle Box to the 1800s.

Physical Dimensions
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46cm (18.11")
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SA1108024
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Description
This fine elegant candle box has a lovely tapered design. Dating to c1800, this piece is made of mahogany with inlaid stringing. A wonderful statuesque piece.

In good condition overall with a small patch to the top and slight surface wear due to age and use.

Weight approx 1kg.

Height approx 46cm.

Date of Manufacture

David Pickett Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Candle Box to the 1800s.

Height
46cm (18.11")
Reference Numbers
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SA1108024
David Pickett Antiques
David Pickett Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2020

Specialists in old sheffield plate

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An upright, dark brown wooden Georgian candle box features a shaped backboard with a suspension hole, a hinged sloping lid, and subtle linear stringing on the front panel. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An upright, dark brown wooden Georgian candle box features a shaped backboard with a suspension hole, a hinged sloping lid, and subtle linear stringing on the front panel. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Fine Georgian Mahogany Candle Box

Archive II An upright, dark brown wooden Georgian candle box features a shaped backboard with a suspension hole, a hinged sloping lid, and subtle linear stringing on the front panel. View II
Archive III An upright, dark brown wooden Georgian candle box features a shaped backboard with a suspension hole, a hinged sloping lid, and subtle linear stringing on the front panel. View III
Archive IV An upright, dark brown wooden Georgian candle box features a shaped backboard with a suspension hole, a hinged sloping lid, and subtle linear stringing on the front panel. View IV
Archive V An upright, dark brown wooden Georgian candle box features a shaped backboard with a suspension hole, a hinged sloping lid, and subtle linear stringing on the front panel. View V
Archive VI An upright, dark brown wooden Georgian candle box features a shaped backboard with a suspension hole, a hinged sloping lid, and subtle linear stringing on the front panel. View VI
Archive VII An upright, dark brown wooden Georgian candle box features a shaped backboard with a suspension hole, a hinged sloping lid, and subtle linear stringing on the front panel. View VII
Archive VIII An upright, dark brown wooden Georgian candle box features a shaped backboard with a suspension hole, a hinged sloping lid, and subtle linear stringing on the front panel. View VIII
Archive IX An upright, dark brown wooden Georgian candle box features a shaped backboard with a suspension hole, a hinged sloping lid, and subtle linear stringing on the front panel. View IX
Archive X An upright, dark brown wooden Georgian candle box features a shaped backboard with a suspension hole, a hinged sloping lid, and subtle linear stringing on the front panel. View X
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An upright, dark brown wooden Georgian candle box features a shaped backboard with a suspension hole, a hinged sloping lid, and subtle linear stringing on the front panel.
Fine Georgian Mahogany Candle Box
Ref: SA1108024
An upright, dark brown wooden Georgian candle box features a shaped backboard with a suspension hole, a hinged sloping lid, and subtle linear stringing on the front panel.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectWall Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsShaped cresting, Suspension aperture, Sloping hinged lid, Inlaid stringing
  • SizeH 46 cm (18 in)

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Georgian candle boxes were practical domestic items crafted during the 18th and early 19th centuries to protect valuable wax or tallow candles from dust, pests, and dampness before the advent of reliable indoor electric lighting.

These items were typically constructed from dense hardwoods like mahogany, oak, or walnut, often featuring dovetail joints, hinged lids, and a shaped backboard pierced with a hanging hole for wall mounting.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-appropriate joinery such as hand-cut dovetails, genuine patina and wear consistent with age, period brass or iron hinges, and dense timber stock with traditional finishing methods like wax polish.

Mount the piece on a neutral wall in a hallway or study as a functional decorative accent, pairing it with historical artefacts or minimalist surroundings to highlight its sculptural form and rich timber grain.

Maintain the timber by keeping it away from direct heat sources and fluctuating humidity, dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth, and occasionally applying a microcrystalline wax to nourish the antique wood surface.
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