WANTED Folding Tin Candle Box

[DiMarco_Mercantile]

I’m looking for a folding tin candle box, thought I’d ask here for one second-hand before buying new.

 

[Cornbread]

Hello,
Are you talking about something small enough to fit in a coat pocket? Its "japanned lacquered" exterior and holds a single small candle?

PM or reply here when you can.
James

 

[DiMarco_Mercantile]

Hello,
Are you talking about something small enough to fit in a coat pocket? Its "japanned lacquered" exterior and holds a single small candle?

PM or reply here when you can.
James

Ideally something a little bigger, something to sit on my desk to provide extra light by candle.

 

[smo]

Here’s one Crazy Crow sells..

It kinda cheaply made for the price, but seems too work well..

 

[nessmuk]

I have a stonebridge folding lantern that works for me. They are well made of brass and they are available on several internet sites.

 

[Capnball]

Check this out from Garret Wade,
It's a $98 but it's hard to argue with the quality. I think you can just get the lantern alone for like $68

 

[Calum]

Just ordered this off Etsy: Tri-folding Candle Box With Mica Pane Made of Tin Plated Steel by Colleen - Etsy. I have one of her Betty Lamps and high quality work.
Or if you prefer a more natural looking mica pane: Early American Tin Lighting - Home Page. Again, I've got one of his and it's high quality. I also drool over his ships' lanterns, but haven't brought myself to getting one yet.

Mike

 

[DiMarco_Mercantile]

Thank you for the suggestions, I’m going to keep this up for a while longer in hopes of securing one second-hand or in a trade.

 

[Belleville]

I’m looking for a folding tin candle box, thought I’d ask here for one second-hand before buying new.

I tried that many years ago without much success. Was looking for an 18thc example. An OH museum tried and sent me a tin one but based on a ACW example. The original cost continued to rise considerably over the construction. I was disappointed.

I have since found a couple of original European examples in brass, but have not found anyone willing to attempt to build one.

Lots of luck on your quest and if you find a good one with documentation, please let us know