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A Primitive 18thc Oak Hanging Candle Box
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A Primitive 18thc Oak Hanging Candle Box

18th century
Description

From a cottage in north wales an 18thc primitive oak candle box .

Possibly from a church as it has a lock ?

Original throughout and a deep rich colour.

It measures 32cms h 14cms w and 11cms d

These candleboxes were essential before the era of electricity

A small piece of treen from a bygone era

C1800

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Lapada_cinoa members since1985

Establishedin1977 in chester

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Mike Melody Antiques has dated this Primitive Oak Candle Box to the 18th Century.

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Description
From a cottage in north wales an 18thc primitive oak candle box .

Possibly from a church as it has a lock ?

Original throughout and a deep rich colour.

It measures 32cms h 14cms w and 11cms d

These candleboxes were essential before the era of electricity

A small piece of treen from a bygone era

C1800

UK delivery included

All forms of payment including ccs etc

Lapada_cinoa members since1985

Establishedin1977 in chester

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Mike Melody Antiques has dated this Primitive Oak Candle Box to the 18th Century.

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Mike Melody Antiques
Mike Melody Antiques
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Combined 85 years of buying and selling quality antiques and still loving it.

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A Primitive 18thc Oak Hanging Candle Box

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Mike Melody Antiques

Mike Melody Antiques
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Cheshire
United Kingdom
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Mike Melody Antiques
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A rectangular dark oak primitive hanging candle box featuring a sliding lid with an iron handle.
A PRIMITIVE 18THC OAK HANGING CANDLE BOX
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A rectangular dark oak primitive hanging candle box featuring a sliding lid with an iron handle.
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  • ObjectStorage Boxes
  • Period18th century
  • Style18th Century Primitive
  • MaterialOak, Iron
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsSliding lid, Wrought iron handle, Hand-joined construction

This eighteenth-century primitive oak hanging candle box originates from a cottage in North Wales and has an original hand-joined construction. The timber exhibits a deep rich dark brown finish, accented by a small wrought iron handle mounted near the top of the sliding lid. Surface wear shows age across the wood panels, while the rectangular box retains its traditional sliding lid design. It measures 32 cm high, 14 cm wide, and 11 cm deep. Such small wooden treen items served practical domestic storage needs before the widespread use of electricity. In a modern home, this piece suits placement on a narrow wall space in a hallway, kitchen, or living room as a rustic farmhouse accent.

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During the 18th century, candle boxes were utilitarian household containers used to store tallow or beeswax candles, protecting them from pests and moisture. They were typically designed to hang vertically on a wall or rest near a fireplace for convenient access.

Primitive candle boxes were crafted primarily from local hardwoods such as oak, pine, or elm, often featuring hand-joined construction with simple nailed or dovetailed joints. Lids were frequently constructed with sliding grooves or wooden hinges, accompanied by forged iron fitments or simple hanging apertures.

Authentic pieces display evidence of hand-tool marks, such as pit-saw or hand-plane traces, along with natural wear around the sliding grooves and hanging eyelet. Natural timber oxidation, age-related shrinkage causing slight structural irregularities, and original hand-forged ironwork also indicate authenticity.

A primitive candle box can be mounted on a kitchen or hallway wall to add historic texture against contemporary plaster or brickwork. Alternatively, it can be styled horizontally on a sideboard or mantelpiece as a functional storage container for matches and small household items.

Preserve the wood by dusting regularly with a dry cloth and applying a beeswax polish once or twice a year to nourish the oak surface. Avoid placing the item near direct heat sources or damp environments to prevent wood movement and splitting.
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