70 SPERMACETI CANDLES
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Lot of 70 antique Spermaceti wax candles made from whales, 9.5 inches long. Burning longer, cleaner, and brighter, the spermaceti candle was the height of candle-making technology for Americans in the 18th and 19th centuries. Important figures in American history, including Benjamin Franklin and George Washington, are believed to have favored the spermaceti candle for its superior burning ability.
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70 SPERMACETI CANDLES
Estimate $200 - $300
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