Sold 15 July 2025 · Opus Antiques

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Description

A lovely George III candle box of narrow proportions.

Lovely oak pannel to the front crossbanded in mahogany. The back board elaborately carved to the top.

Hinged lid for storage of candles, spills, tapers etc.

Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this Georgian Wooden Candle Box to the Georgian era.

Physical Dimensions

Height

50.5cm (19.88")

Width

13.5cm (5.31")

Depth

10cm (3.94")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA859081

Dealers Notes

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Description

A lovely George III candle box of narrow proportions.

Lovely oak pannel to the front crossbanded in mahogany. The back board elaborately carved to the top.

Hinged lid for storage of candles, spills, tapers etc.

Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this Georgian Wooden Candle Box to the Georgian era.

Physical Dimensions

Height

50.5cm (19.88")

Width

13.5cm (5.31")

Depth

10cm (3.94")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA859081

About the Dealer

Opus Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2014

Antique treen, boxes & decorative georgian items

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Opus Antiques

Telephone 07941 285 532

Location

North Devon
United Kingdom

Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/opusantiques

Verified Since Oct 2014

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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectWall Boxes
Period18th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialOak, Mahogany
ColourDark Brown
MotifsSloping hinged lid, Fretwork suspension crest, Dovetailed construction
SizeH 50.5 cm (20 in) x W 13.5 cm (5 in) x D 10 cm (4 in)

FAQs

A Georgian candle box is a small, wall-mounted wooden container historically used in British homes during the 18th and early 19th centuries to store tallow or beeswax candles safely away from pests and dust.

These items were typically constructed from native British timbers such as oak, mahogany, pine, and walnut, often featuring hand-cut dovetail joints and hinged sloping lids.

Authentic pieces usually display period construction characteristics including hand- forged iron or brass hinges, old patina, shrinkage cracks, and dovetailing indicative of pre-industrial cabinet making.

Mounting the piece on a narrow wall space or beside a doorway allows it to function as a sculptural wall pocket, adding warmth and historical texture to modern rooms.

Preservation requires keeping the wood away from direct heat sources and high humidity fluctuations, occasionally applying microcrystalline wax to nourish the surface without harming the patina.