Candle: Gurley Novelty, Christmas Choir Singer Caroler Boy, Unused, Buffalo NY USA, Vintage 1950s - SOLD

An original Gurley Christmas caroler boy candle from the 1950s, in a red and white choir gown with a red necktie, unused and never lit.

• Maker: Gurley Novelty Co.
• Materials: Paraffin wax
• Dimensions: Approx. 3.0 inches Tall (not including wick)
• Origin: Buffalo, NY, USA
• Era: Vintage, 1950s
• Condition: Very Good, never burned — he has a little dirt on him, otherwise he is in surprisingly good condition, with just some discoloration on the gown. Please review photos closely before purchasing, as all sales are final.

A super cute, nostalgic collectible that will delight both young and old. This is original, made in the USA in the 1950s. His face is original, not retouched, and he retains the original label on the bottom, which reads in part: "Copyright by Gurley Novelty Co, Buffalo, NY. Air currents may cause drips. Place candle on plate while burning." This candle has never been lit or burned.

These figural candles are highly collectible and will make a great addition to your mantel, shelf, or as part of a Christmas holiday display.

Gurley Novelty Company was a candle-making company founded in Buffalo, New York in 1939 by Franklin Gurley, when Frank purchased Robert White's confectionery company, W&F Manufacturing Co. The candles were commissioned by the Socony-Vacuum Oil Company (now ExxonMobil) as a way to reuse excess paraffin produced as a by-product of the oil refinery process, and were originally branded as "Tavern." In 1949 Franklin Gurley bought the rights to the Tavern brand and changed the name to the Gurley Novelty Co. Gurley was known for making small, figurine-shaped candles for the main holidays, most notably Christmas, Thanksgiving, and Halloween, in shapes that included ghosts, pilgrims, reindeer, Christmas trees, angels, choir boys, and of course Santa Claus. Gurley candles have become popular collectible items. The company closed in 1994, however, many years ago the Vermont Country Store purchased the molds and they reproduce some of the candles now.

We also carry another Gurley choir caroler boy candle. Browse our shop for more Gurley and other figural seasonal candles to round out your collection.