Antique Victorian mid to late 19th century toleware candle box extremely rare!!! This rare toleware candle box would have hung in a wall and been securely locked candles were extremely expensive ( this one may have been in a church ) some age related wear it is at least 150 years old!!! 
31 cm wide 
10 cm round 
16 cm tall 
Toleware candle boxes were a practical and decorative 18th and 19th-century household item, named after the French word for painted sheet metal, "\(tôle\) \(peinte\)". They were made by lacquering and decorating tin, often with stenciling or gilding, to create a convenient and secure place to store candles to protect them from pests or accidents. Their popularity spread throughout Europe and North America, with distinct styles emerging, like those by the American Pennsylvania Dutch. Development and use Origin: The technique of decorating sheet metal dates back to the 18th century, with the term "\(tôle\) \(peinte\)" originating in France to describe this "painted sheet metal".Function: Candle boxes provided a protected storage for candles, keeping them cool and safe from household pests or accidental use. They could be free-standing or wall-mounted and were common in kitchens and other convenient locations.Aesthetic: In addition to their practical use, they were also decorative items, often featuring elaborate designs like stenciling, gilding, or hand-painted scenes.Regional styles:American: The Pennsylvania Dutch were among the first American groups to create decorative toleware items, including candle boxes, during the 18th and early 19th centuries.British: Areas in South Wales, such as Pontypool and Usk, became famous for their "tôle" which imitated Japanese lacquerwork starting in the early 19th century. Characteristics Material: Toleware candle boxes were typically made of tin or sheet iron.Design: They could be wall-mounted, often with two mounting plates and a hinged lid, or free-standing.Decoration: Common decoration included black lacquer as a base, with hand-painted or stenciled designs, sometimes incorporating gilding or even mother-of-pearl inlay. Toleware - WikipediaThe term tôle, derived from the French tôle peinte, "painted sheet metal", is synonymous in English usage with japanning on tin, such as the tôle shades for bou...WikipediaIlluminating Wilton: A Candle Box - Found in the Collection22 Aug 2014 — Storage contributed to the maintaining of the household's lighting supplies. Candles were sometimes stored in cellars to keep them cool or in closets...Blogger.comToleware A Journey to the Mid 20th Century - Objet DArt Stuff26 Aug 2024 — History of Toleware Toleware became especially popular in America during the 18th and early 19th centuries. The Pennsylvania Dutch were among the fir...www.objetdart-stuff.co.ukServe a Slice of History | Park Authority - Fairfax CountyToleware refers to objects made of tin that have been lacquered and adorned with a picture or design and comes from the French phrase “tôle peinte,” which means...Fairfax County (.gov)Terms of the Trade: Toleware | BADATole or Toleware is a genre of painted or lacquered tin goods made popular throughout Europe and North America during the 18th century. The English term tole is...The British Antique Dealers' AssociationToleware - Below Stairs of HungerfordToleware Candle Box CB2 Original, quality mid to late 19th century cylindrical wall mounted tin candle storage tube with a hinged flap lid and hasp, two wall mo...Below Stairs of HungerfordAntique wooden candle boxes in the 1700's and 1800's7 Jan 2011 — There sometimes is confusion as to what shape wooden candle boxes were, like anything else there is always going to be exceptions to this as almost ev...Opus AntiquesTurn to Toleware for dynamic home decor options - Antique Trader18 Jan 2018 — At the time, “as a young wife and mom, I was able to purchase a beautiful hand painted French box for not very much money at a small local antique sh...Antique TraderA guide to toleware - Homes and Antiques25 Aug 2023 — From practical household objects to flamboyant embellishment and imaginative designs inspired by flowers, fruit and even hot air balloons, it's no wo...Homes and AntiquesVintage, Italian Style - One Kings Lane8 Jun 2022 — Italian tole Tole gets its name from tôle peint, French for “painting on sheet metal.” Italian toleware, however, is arguably the most in-demand, part...One Kings LaneWikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.orgToleware - WikipediaThe term tôle, derived from the French tôle peinte, "painted sheet metal", is synonymous in English usage with japanning on tin, such as the tôle shades for bou...Blogger.comhttps://foundinthecollection.blogspot.comIlluminating Wilton: A Candle Box - Found in the Collection22 Aug 2014 — Storage contributed to the maintaining of the household's lighting supplies. Candles were sometimes stored in cellars to keep them cool or in closets...www.objetdart-stuff.co.ukhttps://www.objetdart-stuff.co.ukToleware A Journey to the Mid 20th Century - Objet DArt Stuff26 Aug 2024 — History of Toleware Toleware became especially popular in America during the 18th and early 19th centuries. The Pennsylvania Dutch were among the fir...Fairfax County (.gov)https://www.fairfaxcounty.govServe a Slice of History | Park Authority - Fairfax CountyToleware refers to objects made of tin that have been lacquered and adorned with a picture or design and comes from the French phrase “tôle peinte,” which means...The British Antique Dealers' Associationhttps://www.bada.orgTerms of the Trade: Toleware | BADATole or Toleware is a genre of painted or lacquered tin goods made popular throughout Europe and North America during the 18th century. The English term tole is...Below Stairs of Hungerfordhttps://www.belowstairs.co.ukToleware - Below Stairs of HungerfordToleware Candle Box CB2 Original, quality mid to late 19th century cylindrical wall mounted tin candle storage tube with a hinged flap lid and hasp, two wall mo...Opus Antiqueshttps://www.opusantiques.co.ukAntique wooden candle boxes in the 1700's and 1800's7 Jan 2011 — There sometimes is confusion as to what shape wooden candle boxes were, like anything else there is always going to be exceptions to this as almost ev...Antique Traderhttps://www.antiquetrader.comTurn to Toleware for dynamic home decor options - Antique Trader18 Jan 2018 — At the time, “as a young wife and mom, I was able to purchase a beautiful hand painted French box for not very much money at a small local antique sh...Homes and Antiqueshttps://www.homesandantiques.comA guide to toleware - Homes and Antiques25 Aug 2023 — From practical household objects to flamboyant embellishment and imaginative designs inspired by flowers, fruit and even hot air balloons, it's no wo...One Kings Lanehttps://blog.onekingslane.comVintage, Italian Style - One Kings Lane8 Jun 2022 — Italian tole Tole gets its name from tôle peint, French for “painting on sheet metal.” Italian toleware, however, is arguably the most in-demand, part...   .ibUR7b{background:var(--xhUGwc);padding:12px 16px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;position:relative}.ibUR7b:hover{text-decoration:none}.ZZh6Vb:last-child .ibUR7b{padding:12px 16px 24px 16px}.ibUR7b:visited .mNme1d{color:#681da8}.ibUR7b:hover .mNme1d{text-decoration:none}.KEVENd{position:absolute;width:100%;height:100%;z-index:1}Dive deeper in AI ModeAI responses may include mistakes. 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