Historical information

Wax tapers were used by early settlers in Moorabbin Shire to light fires, candles and gas lamps.

Physical description

A narrow and shallow, cardboard box with blue and white label on the top.

Inscriptions & markings

"Price's Dropless White tapers" " Medium"
2ounces "for lighting candles and gas fires".
Makers mark is a sailing ship, set in an oval with the words "Ship Brand". Around the circumference of the oval are the words " London, Liverpool, Price's Candle Company Limited.