18th C. Wooden Candlemold Extremely RARE 18th Century Wooden Candlemold made of Cherry with hand wrought iron fastenings. The top of the mold where the wax is poured into the mold . . . the picture on the left (which is the bottom of the candle) is where the wicks are tied off to a rod that is supported on each end of the wooden mold. This holds the wicks taut. The wicks are knotted and are passed through the holes in the inserts in the bottom of the mold and then tied off to the rod. These inserts are lathe turned black walnut, shaped like a Hershey's Kiss, so that when the candle is unmolded there will be a slight depression where the wick emerges which allows the candle to burn evenly and collect the wax in the depression.  Above is a picture of the mold when it is open. You can see the tips of the inserts through which the wick passes through to the interior of the candle. I cannot stress how extremely RARE this piece is. It most likely is a "one off" unique invention to suit an individual's specific use. The candles it makes are round and 2-1/2" in diameter. The mold itself is beautifully made and has a wonderful patina that befits its age. It is 23" long x 3" wide x 3-1/2" high. F2J278901 Questions? Ask the Ferret!
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