A treen oak candle box, late 18th century the English rectangular candle box of traditional form and simple construction with a raised backboard with a rounded top and a shaped suspension hole for wall hanging, the vertical sliding bevelled lid within a chamfered protruding edge, two internal compartments with one press, in dark rich patina, engraved Ah and dated 1799. Height 6.5 cm, length 32.5 cm, width 12 cm