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Late 18th C Mahogany Candle Box
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Late 18th C Mahogany Candle Box

18th century
Sold 20 May 2025 · Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares
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Description

A Late 18th Century Mahogany Candle Box.

With a scrolled and open pierced back board, over the hinged sloping lid, opening to a candle compartment. The front boxwood inlaid with a Prince of Wales Feathers, against a walnut oval, surrounded by walnut, sycamore and boxwood geometric stringing. The lower body with a drawer, likewise inlaid with geometric stringing, surrounding a brass knob handle. The whole with an attractive colour and patination.

Date circa 1780.

Height 15 3/4 inches, 40cm.

Width 9 1/4 inches, 23.5cm.

Depth 6 1/4 inches, 16cm.

Physical Dimensions
Height
40cm (15.75")
Width
23.5cm (9.25")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Declaration

Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares has dated this Antique Mahogany Candle Box to the 18th Century.

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SA1138665
Dealers Internal Reference
24086
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Mytton Antiques

Norton Crossroads

Atcham

Shropshire SY44UH

01952740229

07860575639

Description
A Late 18th Century Mahogany Candle Box.
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With a scrolled and open pierced back board, over the hinged sloping lid, opening to a candle compartment.
Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares

The front boxwood inlaid with a Prince of Wales Feathers, against a walnut oval, surrounded by walnut, sycamore and boxwood geometric stringing. The lower body with a drawer, likewise inlaid with geometric stringing, surrounding a brass knob handle. The whole with an attractive colour and patination.

Date circa 1780.

Height 15 3/4 inches, 40cm.

Width 9 1/4 inches, 23.5cm.

Depth 6 1/4 inches, 16cm.

Height
40cm (15.75")
Width
23.5cm (9.25")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Date of Manufacture

Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares has dated this Antique Mahogany Candle Box to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1138665
Dealers Internal Ref
24086
Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares
Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares
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Fine antiques from the 18th century onwards, supplying both trade and private customers worldwide.

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Archive I An antique mahogany wall-hanging candle box featuring a shaped backboard, hinged lid, inlaid front panel with a shell motif, and a small drawer at the base. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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Telephone 01952 740 229 or 07860 575 639
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Atcham (just off J7 of M54)
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY4 4UH
United Kingdom
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An antique mahogany wall-hanging candle box featuring a shaped backboard, hinged lid, inlaid front panel with a shell motif, and a small drawer at the base.
LATE 18TH C MAHOGANY CANDLE BOX
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An antique mahogany wall-hanging candle box featuring a shaped backboard, hinged lid, inlaid front panel with a shell motif, and a small drawer at the base.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDecorative Boxes
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsInlaid shell motif, Hinged lid, Fret-cut backboard, Base drawer
  • SizeH 40 cm (16 in) x W 23.5 cm (9 in) x D 16 cm (6 in)

FAQs

Candle boxes were essential household accessories in the 18th and 19th centuries before the widespread availability of gas or electric lighting. They were typically designed to store tallow or beeswax candles securely and were often hung on walls or placed near hearths to protect the wax from dust and pests.

These items were predominantly crafted from native and imported timbers such as mahogany, oak, and pine, often featuring dovetail joints for durability. Many examples incorporate brass hinges, hanging apertures, and decorative wood inlay or marquetry.

Authentic period pieces display period-appropriate joinery, hand-cut dovetails, and genuine patination resulting from age and use. Brass fixtures should match the period of manufacture, and timber surfaces should exhibit natural oxidisation rather than artificial distressing.

Such pieces can be mounted on walls as functional display art or placed on surfaces to store small items, adding warmth and historical texture to contemporary or traditional schemes. Their rich timber tones complement neutral colour palettes and mix well with minimalist or eclectic decor.

To preserve the timber, maintain stable indoor humidity levels away from direct heat sources and strong sunlight. Clean periodically with a soft, dry cloth and apply microcrystalline wax sparingly to nourish the wood without damaging the original finish.
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