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Rare Diminutive Redware Candlemold

This fine and rare candlemold has twelve redware tubes stamped Smedley & Co. Smedley & Co. was doing business in Chester County, Pennsylvania in the 19th C. The case is constructed with early cut nails and covered in a red wash. It is a nice smaller size that measures just 13 1/4" tall by 19" wide. Condition: In very good overall condition with just a couple losses to the bottom tips of some tubes. Tubes all appear to be original to the candlemold.

Provenance: Collection of Francis and Marybeth Mastropaolo, Macungie, Pennsylvania.