Candle, Gurley Novelty, Figural Pilgrims Thanksgiving Candles, Set of 2, Vintage, SOLD

• Pattern:  Original Pilgrims Thanksgiving Gurley Decorative Candles Boy and Girl
• Made in:  Buffalo, NY, USA
• Vintage: 1950's
• Details:  A super cute nostalgic collectible, these Thanksgiving Pilgrim Couple Gurley candles will delight both young and old!   These are original, made in USA, not the new reproductions from China.  This pair of Pilgrims are dressed in gray, they are in almost perfect condition.  Their faces are wonderful, (she has a little dirt on her face), he still has his white buckles (both hat and belt), in perfect condition.  They both retain their original labels on the bottom that read in part:  "Copyright by Gurley Novelty Co, Buffalo, NY.  Air currents may cause drips.  Place on plate while burning".  These candles have never been lit/burned, they are in wonderful condition after 70 years!  These figural candles are highly collectible and will make a great addition to your mantel, shelf, or as part of a Fall or Thanksgiving display.  
• Material:  Paraffin Wax
• Dimensions:  Boy:  Approx. 3.5 inches Tall (not including wick).  Girl:  Approx. 3.0 inches Tall (not including wick).
• Condition:  Vintage.  Very Good Vintage Condition, Never Burned.  There is a little dirt on the girl's face.  We have zoomed in on areas of concern.   Please review all pictures and make sure you love this item before purchasing, we can't accept returns.  Please remember these are ANTIQUE and VINTAGE items, they are NOT new, every effort has been made to show any scratches, wear and tear and imperfections.

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.