Making candles was a laborious task, especially hand dipping, therefore these dippers which today are exceedingly rare were a welcomed aid. This example with 36 clinched wire hangers features a beautifully aged surface; the turned handle is nearly void of paint. This is an exceedingly rare object of which very few are extant.
Item Date: 1780-1840
Measurement: Rack: Height: 6"; Width: 9.25"; Depth: 8.75"
Material: Pine and maple, wire hooks
Item Condition: Excellent, some wear and thinning to paint, dry patina
Literature: See Early Lighting – A Pictorial Guide. Compiled and published by the Rushlight Club; 1972. Page 116, plate 13-2.
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SKU 745-440
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