This vintage 1950s Gurley Novelty paraffin wax candle depicts a green-clad elf or gnome with a long white beard — whimsical and caught somewhere between mischief and cheer.
Maker: Gurley Novelty Co.
Materials: Paraffin wax
Dimensions: Approx. 3" tall (not including wick)
Origin: Buffalo, NY, USA
Era: Vintage 1950s
Condition: Very good vintage, never burned — two small holes in the wax (head and beard), light surface soiling (photographed). Please review photos closely before purchasing, as all sales are final.
A fun, characterful addition to a vintage Christmas display, and an easy gift for a Gurley or mid-century collector.
Made by the Gurley Novelty Company of Buffalo, New York, this candle retains a partial original label confirming it as genuine Gurley. Founded in the late 1930s from a paraffin-recycling business, Gurley became known for exactly this kind of small, figural holiday candle — pieces collectors still seek out today.
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